Design Engineer

About This Role

This role is for a detail-driven Design Engineer who connects engineering, manufacturing, and customer solutions. The Design Engineer translates complex foodservice concepts and architectural drawings into precise, production-ready designs for custom counters, food shields, and integrated commercial systems.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed design drawings using 3D CAD software (Pro-E preferred) based on architectural drawings, specifications, and customer requirements
• Design custom countertops, food shields, buy-outs, and integrated systems including heat, lighting, electrical, refrigeration, finishes, and tolerances
• Interpret and process redlines from Project Management and customers with speed and precision
• Prioritize work using engineering schedules to meet submittal, revision, and sales drawing deadlines
• Ensure designs align with FSH construction standards, manufacturing capabilities, and NSF/UL requirements
• Partner closely with Project Management, Sales, and Production to ensure successful execution
• Communicate clearly and professionally with internal teams and external clients
• Proactively flag risks, delays, or design challenges and recommend solutions
• Independently resolve design challenges while knowing when to escalate complex issues
• Contribute ideas for process improvement and participate in implementation

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED with 3–4 years of hands-on experience in engineering, fabrication, construction, mechanical, electrical, or manufacturing environments OR Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field with 1–2 years of relevant experience
• Strong working knowledge of 3D CAD software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Solid understanding of manufacturing, metal fabrication, sheet metal design, and production workflows
• Strong organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with 3–4 years of hands-on experience, or Associate/Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field with 1–2 years of relevant experience
• Entry level with either 3-4 years hands-on experience or 1-2 years with relevant degree

Nice to Have

• 2–3 years of experience using Pro-E or similar 3D modeling tools
• Familiarity with foodservice products, NSF, UL, and Bluebeam

Skills

* Required skills