Design Engineer

Position Description and Purpose: Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Roskam Foods is a leading contract manufacturer that partners with world-renowned food brands, retailers, and food service providers to produce a myriad of frozen, refrigerated and shelf-stable products. We’re a scaled, diversified operation with over 2 million square feet of manufacturing and 50 production lines across 8 facilities in the U.S. and Canada. We believe in the power of purpose-driven leadership to generate value for all. And we’re on a mission to optimize the potential of our people and brands. We are passionate about multiplying possibilities for our employees and our partners. Roskam Foods produces and packages food products with the goal of consistently meeting and exceeding customer expectations for quality, safety, and wholesomeness. Design/Specification: Work with assigned team members to provide mechanical designs and specifications required to facilitate the construction, fabrication, installation, and operation of a manufacturing process. Provide data collection for the development of design documents and development of plant drawings. Responsible for producing and or procuring design deliverables as assigned to support design deliverables as stated: Detail design drawings and equipment layouts in AutoCAD Detail equipment installation drawings in AutoCAD Field data collection and measuring (construction, equipment, piping, ductwork, exc.) Data collection verification and updating plant drawings. OEM vender data import. Other source data import. 3D Modeling in Solidworks or Inventor. Conceptual diagrams and or manufacturing layouts. Process Flow Diagrams (PFD) Operational Process Flow Diagrams (OPFDs) Preliminary and as-built Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) General arrangement drawings. Section and elevation drawings. Equipment listings (Bill of Materials). Design review of vendor drawings and equipment layouts. Equipment descriptions and specifications. Utility drawings and as-built Verification (compressed air, natural gas, steam, power, exc.) Operation and performance specifications. Support: Provide support to Control Engineers as required to develop P&IDs and other electrical drawings on a limited basis. Provide support to contractors and General The designer will be proficient in the use of AutoCAD including all aspects of RBC drawing standards. The designer will work closely on project and design requirements with the project engineer and or project manager. The designer will ensure proper cataloging and retinae of all project design documents and reference materials to the project file. Education/Experience/Skills/Qualifications: Required: Associate Degree in Mechanical Design Proficient with AutoCAD in two-dimensional layout and equipment work. 2-5 years’ experience as a designer providing manufacturing related equipment and processes layout work; Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in engineering Solidworks or similar 3D engineering design software experience in addition to AutoCAD. Experience with a CPG and or food manufacturer. Roskam Foods offers a competitive compensation package that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, tuition reimbursement, life and disability insurance, and a 401 (k) plan with company match. AAP/EEO Statement: Roskam Foods is a recognized veteran-friendly and equal opportunity employer. We are excited to introduce you to all that Roskam has to offer—from the many valuable benefits to programs that support your lifestyle needs and opportunities for professional development. Roskam is an equal opportunity employer. At Roskam, we’re like family. We rely on the exceptional strengths, collective imagination, and tireless energy of our team members to please our customers. We are committed to creating and sustaining an environment that encourages many backgrounds and cultures where the contributions of all stakeholders are valued and respected. We invite you to start your career path here, through a variety of opportunities tailored to engage and inspire.