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Project Design Engineer

Job in Salina, Saline County, Kansas, 67401, USA
Listing for: McShares, Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: PROJECT DESIGN ENGINEER
REPCO specializes in manufacturing high-quality nutritional premixes tailored for food manufacturers. We understand the challenges posed by expensive raw materials and blending difficulties that impact production and profits. By delivering reliable ingredients, we help our clients achieve consistent results, avoid waste, and focus on their mission of feeding the world.

At REPCO, we are dedicated to supporting the success and sustainability of the food production industry.

Status:
Full-time

Work Location:
Remote with travel as needed
Job Purpose

Our Project Design Engineer is responsible for translating customer requirements and sales concepts into accurate, executable engineering designs for REPCO's Milling Solutions projects. This role owns the detailed system and equipment design phase of projects, ensuring designs are safe, cost-effective, manufacturable, and installable.

Working cross-functionally with Sales, Project Coordination, Fabrication, Service, and Milling Operations, the Project Design Engineer supports projects from proposal development through installation and startup, serving as the primary technical design resource throughout the project lifecycle.

Essential Functions

In addition to upholding our Core Values, the essential functions include, but are not limited to:

Project & System Design
  • Develop detailed mechanical and process designs for milling, material handling, and related industrial systems.
  • Create and maintain engineering drawings, layouts, bills of material, and specifications using CAD/Solid Works or equivalent software.
  • Ensure designs comply with REPCO standards, applicable codes, safety requirements, and food safety (HACCP) principles.
  • Design systems that are manufacturable, serviceable, and cost-effective.
Sales & Proposal Support
  • Support Sales, domestic and international, by providing technical input during proposal development and customer discussions.
  • Assist with system layouts, budgetary designs, scope definitions, and technical clarifications.
  • Participate in customer meetings, site walks, and technical reviews as required.
Cross-Functional Execution
  • Collaborate with the Project Coordinator / Install Scheduler to support smooth handoff from design to fabrication, installation, and commissioning.
  • Work closely with the Shop Foreman and Fabrication Technicians (Mechanical and Electrical/Chlorine) to ensure designs are practical and build-ready.
  • Provide technical support to Service Technicians and the Online Support Specialist during installation, startup, and post-install troubleshooting.
Documentation & Change Management
  • Maintain accurate project documentation, revision control, and engineering records.
  • Support change management by evaluating design changes for cost, schedule, and technical impact.
  • Communicate design updates clearly to internal teams and stakeholders.
Technical Support & Continuous Improvement
  • Provide technical troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for field or installation issues.
  • Identify opportunities for standardization, design improvements, and efficiency gains.
  • Share lessons learned and best practices across the engineering and project teams.
Safety, Quality & Compliance
  • Promote safe work practices in all engineering activities.
  • Ensure designs align with OSHA requirements and applicable industry standards.
  • Coordinate with the Chlorine Systems & Compliance Specialist on projects involving chlorine systems.
Qualifications and Requirements

Employee must be able to safely perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, competencies, and/or abilities required.

Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 3-7+ years of experience in industrial, mechanical, or process system design preferred.
  • Experience in grain handling, milling, food processing, or similar industrial environments preferred.
  • Willingness to travel as needed (approximately 20-40%).
Technical Knowledge
  • Proficiency with CAD and Solid Works or equivalent design tools.
  • Strong understanding of mechanical systems, material handling
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