Senior Designer

Kurita Group; Brooklyn Park (MN); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kurita America, part of the Kurita Group, is seeking a Senior Designer to support engineering teams in designing process and equipment drawings and ensuring quality standards on projects in Minneapolis, MN.

The role combines design work with collaboration across project teams; requires CAD experience (SolidWorks) and strong attention to detail. Hybrid schedule (Day shift) with responsibilities across drawings, diagrams, and interfacing with suppliers and customers.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of water treatment or industrial equipment design experience such as skid or plant piping layout.
• Two year Associate Degree, technical field preferred.
• 3+ years of CAD experience such as SolidWorks.
• Physical and Mental requirements: Required to sit for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Reviews Sales proposals, estimates, quotes, customer plans and specifications to establish project requirements and creates designs and prepares engineering drawings with oversight
• Work with project team to review customer requirements for equipment size, function and process design to assure proper drawing representation with oversight.
• Create Process & Instrumentation Diagrams that captures components, hydraulics, chemical feed, electrical, etc. for use by project team and customer
• Create General Arrangement Drawings that are used to communicate critical design details to the project team and customer
• Create fabrication/installation/assembly drawings for use by internal production team and external fabricators and contractors
• Ensure manufactured equipment conforms to project requirements and standard design.
• Assist Purchasing with the qualification process for new suppliers
• Assist in the development of new standard product offerings.
• Performance of other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Excellent attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree

Tools

SolidWorks CAD

Job description

Date: Sep 14, 2026

Country/Region: US

At Kurita, we aim to create new value for water and deliver solutions that support responsible resource use. Our philosophy guides us: “Study the properties of water, master them, and we will create an environment in which nature and humanity are in harmony.” We act with integrity, customer focus, and a steadfast commitment to innovation and safety.

Senior Designer

Job Description

Kurita America is part of the Kurita Group, one of the leading water solutions providers in the world. Established in 1949, the Kurita Group is comprised of an international network of approximately 8000 employees located in 18 countries. Located in Minneapolis, MN, Kurita America brings innovations to market through a holistic water management approach, incorporating state-of-the-art equipment, chemistries, engineering, and services to conserve natural resources for a better, more sustainable world. Kurita’s corporate philosophy is to study the properties of water, master them and create an environment in which nature and humanity are in harmony

The Designer supports engineering team members to create project documentation related to process and equipment design to support the project team. Ensures Kurita America quality standards are maintained throughout the execution phase of projects. Acts as a technical resource for internal and external customers on design related items.

Title: Senior Designer

Shift: Day, hybrid work schedule 40 hours a week M-F

Location: Brooklyn Park, MN

Salary: $80000 to $90000

Travel: N/A

Responsibilities

• Reviews Sales proposals, estimates, quotes, customer plans and specifications to establish project requirements and creates designs and prepares engineering drawings with oversight
• Work with project team to review customer requirements for equipment size, function and process design to assure proper drawing representation with oversight.
• Create Process & Instrumentation Diagrams that captures components, hydraulics, chemical feed, electrical, etc. for use by project team and customer
• Create General Arrangement Drawings that are used to communicate critical design details to the project team and customer
• Create fabrication/installation/assembly drawings for use by internal production team and external fabricators and contractors
• Ensure manufactured equipment conforms to project requirements and standard design.
• Assist Purchasing with the qualification process for new suppliers
• Assist in the development of new standard product offerings.
• Performance of other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3 plus years of water treatment or industrial equipment design experience such as skid or plant piping layout
• Two year Associate Degree, technical field preferred.
• 3 plus years of CAD experience such as SolidWorks.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Physical and Mental requirements: Required to sit for extended periods of time.