Agricultural Equipment Design Engineer (CAD/Mechanical)

About the Role

Join a family-owned, world-class agricultural equipment manufacturer building high-quality implements since 1948. As an Agricultural Equipment Design Engineer, you will lead and support product development through advanced CAD modeling, engineering analysis, and technical documentation that drive safe, reliable, and manufacturable agricultural equipment designs.

This role collaborates cross-functionally with manufacturing, supply chain, service, and product validation teams to ensure designs meet performance, durability, and cost objectives.

Agricultural Equipment Design Engineer Key Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze agricultural equipment products, features, and systems to meet project specifications and performance requirements.
• Prepare detailed layouts, 3D CAD models, drawings, sketches, and engineering diagrams to support product development and production release.
• Create and process print revisions, design modifications, and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).
• Maintain CAD drawing databases and engineering data within the MRP system.
• Develop and maintain engineering standards, documentation, and Bill of Materials (BOMs).
• Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles to optimize cost, quality, and manufacturability.
• Support product testing, field validation, manufacturing launch, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, service, and technical publications teams to ensure product support readiness.
• Provide daily, weekly, and monthly progress updates to the Design Engineering Supervisor.
• Travel occasionally to production facilities, suppliers, or field locations as required.

Agricultural Equipment Design Engineer Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or Agricultural Systems Technology (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 5 years of experience designing agricultural equipment.
• Equivalent design experience in heavy equipment, construction equipment, or industrial machinery industries will be considered.
• Proven Design for Manufacturing (DFM) experience, including:
• Castings
• Steel fabrication
• Machining
• Weldments
• Mechanical assembly
• Experience managing engineering projects from concept through production.
• Experience designing structural components and integrated mechanical systems.
• Experience designing hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor or comparable solid-modeling CAD software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to provide professional references.
• Ability to travel as required.

Agricultural Equipment Design Engineer Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting technical publications and product documentation.
• Experience operating agricultural equipment.
• ISOBUS knowledge and familiarity with precision agriculture systems.

Agricultural Equipment Design Engineer Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods while performing CAD and engineering work.
• Visual acuity to distinguish details, color variation, and depth.
• Fine motor skills for detailed technical tasks.
• Auditory focus for communication in office and manufacturing environments.
• Ability to maintain steady hand/arm positioning for detailed work.

Why Join Unverferth

• Family-owned agricultural equipment manufacturer since 1948.
• State-of-the-art manufacturing facilities.
• Strong culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Opportunity to see your agricultural equipment designs move from concept through production and into the field.