Mechanical Designer

ZipRecruiter; Ashton; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-operated food manufacturing company in Ashton is seeking a Mechanical Designer. You will lead Continuous Improvement Projects and design tooling for new projects and robots while supporting diverse Capital Projects. The ideal candidate must have proficiency in SolidWorks or Inventor, strong communication skills, and at least 3 years of experience in a relevant field. Join a dedicated team where innovation is at the heart of our operations.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in SolidWorks or Inventor is required.
• Experience with AutoCAD is a plus.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes (water jet, laser cutting, machining, 3D printing).
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills.
• 3 or more years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead Continuous Improvement Projects.
• Design tooling for new projects and robots.
• Support Capital Projects of diverse sizes and scopes.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Work independently with limited oversight.

Skills

Proficiency in SolidWorks

Experience with AutoCAD

Knowledge of manufacturing processes

Ability to work as a team

Strong communication skills

3 or more years of experience

Job description

Overview

Come experience the Crest Foods difference—where tradition meets innovation, and every day feels like a team celebration. Since 1946, we’ve been proudly family-operated and community-rooted, growing to nearly 700 full-time employees who bring heart, hustle, and a whole lot of fun to our state-of-the-art facilities in Ashton, Illinois. Crest Foods is a family-operated food manufacturing company that values culture, collaboration, and innovation.

Position

Mechanical Designer

Responsibilities

• Continuous Improvement Projects
• Designing tooling for new projects and robots
• Supporting Capital Projects of diverse sizes and scopes
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines
• Must be able to work independently with limited oversight

General hours

• Monday-Friday Hours TBD

Skills and qualifications

• Proficiency in SolidWorks or Inventor is required
• Experience with AutoCAD is a plus
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes (water jet, laser cutting, machining, 3D printing)
• Ability to work as a team
• Strong communication skills
• 3 or more years of experience