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Mechanical Design Engineer

Baader Food Systems USA, Inc.
Kansas, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 10/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/29/2027

Baader is a world leader in high-performance machines for the food industry, more than 1,000 people worldwide contribute to our sustainable success. As a technology leader, and Hidden Champion, we are developing machines, systems and fully automated process solutions for the fish and poultry industry.

We are represented by our subsidiaries, dealers, agents and service centers in over 70 locations worldwide.

For our team in the United States we are accepting applications for immediate openings.

Mechanical Design Engineer

Your future tasks will be:

  • Drive design project from concept through installation and lifecycle of product.
  • Design new products and equipment within the stated parameters to improve Baader’s market position.
  • Ensure component and system designs conform to appropriate safety, industry and government standards.
  • Evaluate and provide solutions on equipment failures, customer complaints and manufacturing constraints.
  • Create assembly drawings with accompanying bill of material.

Our requirements are:

  • Bachelors Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering
  • Working knowledge of SolidWorks and AutoCAD
  • At least 5 years of experience with design/engineering of industrial equipment. Food Processing experience is a plus.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work closely with internal field technicians and external customers.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with multiple tasks.
  • Travel to customer sites as needed.

Competitive Benefits Package Includes:

  • Health Insurance with Health Savings Account
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance
  • Paid Holidays, Vacation and PPTO (Personal Paid Time Off)
  • 401k, Health Club Benefits, Tuition Reimbursement

Successful applicants will work for a company that has been in business for 100 years and offers career opportunities as well as a friendly and team oriented work environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Experience:

  • Mechanical design: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Kansas City, KS 66115 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $90,000 - $120,000

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