Mechanical Designer

Sukup Manufacturing Co.; Iowa; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sukup Manufacturing Co. seeks a Mechanical Designer to provide drafting and design support for mechanical systems on agricultural equipment.

The role involves preparing and maintaining engineering drawings, layouts, and schematics using CAD tools, with focus on grain storage systems and assemblies. The ideal candidate has an associate degree or equivalent experience, 3-5 years in related roles, and familiarity with CAD/SolidWorks, blueprints, and engineering documentation.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related technical or engineering discipline required, or relevant experience.
• 3-5 years of related experience.
• Experience with CAD and SolidWorks preferred.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems, equipment components, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under moderate supervision and collaborate with engineering and manufacturing personnel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, and maintain mechanical engineering drawings, layouts, and schematics for agricultural equipment and machinery.
• Utilize CAD software to develop and modify 2D and 3D mechanical designs.
• Assist with the design and layout of mechanical components, equipment assemblies, and grain storage systems.
• Review technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics for accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate with engineers, designers, and manufacturing personnel to resolve design discrepancies and incorporate engineering changes.
• Compile and maintain engineering documentation, equipment specifications, schedules, and submittals.
• Review drawings for compliance with applicable industry standards, safety requirements, and project specifications.
• Identify potential design issues and communicate concerns to engineering staff for review.
• Maintain accurate drawing revisions, version control, and electronic engineering files.
• Assist with mechanical design improvements and modifications to agricultural equipment.
• Coordinate design information with manufacturing and production teams to support equipment fabrication and assembly.
• Ensure engineering drawings and project documentation remain accurate and up to date.
• Perform other related drafting and design duties as assigned.

Skills

CAD

SolidWorks

Reading blueprints

Documentation

Collaboration

Education

Associate degree in technical/engineering

Tools

PDM systems

3D modeling software

Job description

The Mechanical Designer provides technical drafting and design support for mechanical systems and components used in agricultural equipment and machinery. This position prepares, revises, and maintains engineering drawings, layouts, schematics, and design documentation using Computer-Aided Design (CAD). Working under the direction of engineering staff, this position assists with the design and development of mechanical systems, equipment components, grain storage systems, and related assemblies used in agricultural applications. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate engineering drawings, coordinating design changes, compiling technical documentation, and ensuring designs meet applicable industry standards and project specifications.

• Associate degree in a related technical or engineering discipline required, or relevant experience.
• 3-5 years of related experience.
• Experience with CAD and SolidWorks preferred.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems, equipment components, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under moderate supervision and collaborate with engineering and manufacturing personnel.

Preferred Skills:

• Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD)
• Mechanical Drawing and Technical Drafting
• Agricultural Equipment and Machinery Design
• Mechanical Systems and Components
• Reading Blueprints and Engineering Diagrams
• Schematic Development
• Mechanical Layout Design
• Change and Version Control, PDM systems
• Document Management
• Equipment Design and Specifications
• CAD and 3D Modeling Software
• Attention to Detail and Accuracy

Job Duties:

• Prepare, revise, and maintain mechanical engineering drawings, layouts, and schematics for agricultural equipment and machinery.
• Utilize CAD software to develop and modify 2D and 3D mechanical designs.
• Assist with the design and layout of mechanical components, equipment assemblies, and grain storage systems.
• Review technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics for accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate with engineers, designers, and manufacturing personnel to resolve design discrepancies and incorporate engineering changes.
• Compile and maintain engineering documentation, equipment specifications, schedules, and submittals.
• Review drawings for compliance with applicable industry standards, safety requirements, and project specifications.
• Identify potential design issues and communicate concerns to engineering staff for review.
• Maintain accurate drawing revisions, version control, and electronic engineering files.
• Assist with mechanical design improvements and modifications to agricultural equipment.
• Coordinate design information with manufacturing and production teams to support equipment fabrication and assembly.
• Ensure engineering drawings and project documentation remain accurate and up to date.
• Perform other related drafting and design duties as assigned.

It is, and will continue to be, the policy of Sukup Manufacturing Co. to practice a program of equal employment designed to assure that all employment decisions and advancement opportunities are made available to all employees and applicants on the basis of individual qualifications and without unlawful regard to race, religion, veteran status, national origin, disability, age or sex.

In addition to providing equal employment opportunities, it is also our policy to provide an environment free from unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment. Any alleged violation of this policy will be investigated and disciplinary action will follow as required.

Immigration Sponsorship: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Sukup Manufacturing Co. is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time unless explicitly annotated within the individual job posting.