Designer - Panels

Job Description

The Designer 2-Panels leads the detailed drafting and design of sanitary transfer and utility panels, demonstrating mastery of panel layout, industry standards (such as 3A and BPE), and regulatory compliance requirements. This role demands strong organizational skills and technical expertise to manage multiple panel projects with moderate complexity, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and manufacturability aligned with project timelines.

The Designer 2 develops a deep understanding of process flow, instrumentation, and panel integration, applying this knowledge to optimize designs for operational efficiency and ease of fabrication. The position owns the full design lifecycle of transfer and utility panels, from concept development through detailed 3D modeling, assembly drawings, and documentation.

Collaboration with senior design and engineering teams is vital, especially for large or complex panel systems, where the Designer 2 provides key support, detailed execution, and mentorship to less experienced designers. Strong communication skills enable engagement with project managers, manufacturing, and quality teams to resolve design issues and maintain alignment with project objectives.

A proactive commitment to continuous improvement and professional growth ensures the Designer 2 remains current with evolving industry standards and best practices.

CSI provides state‑of‑the‑art stainless steel process equipment and service to the food, dairy, beverage, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries. We are a growing company with a passion for superior customer service and a work environment rooted in respect, teamwork, continual learning, growth, and community.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource, which is why we invest in our team. We offer a wide range of benefits including health and wellness, paid time off, retirement planning, continuing education support, company luncheons, casual Fridays, a wellness program, and opportunities for volunteering in local community charitable events.

Salary: $28 - $40 per hour depending on experience.

• Lead the creation and revision of detailed 3D models and 2D drawings for sanitary transfer and utility panels with moderate complexity.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable industry standards (e.g., 3A, BPE), regulatory requirements, and internal company guidelines.
• Apply deep knowledge of process flow, instrumentation placement, and panel integration to optimize layouts for operational efficiency, maintenance accessibility, and ease of fabrication.
• Review and refine design deliverables for accuracy, consistency, and manufacturability before release.
• Maintain meticulous revision control and organized drawing packages to ensure traceability.

• Independently manage small to mid‑size panel design projects from concept to release, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.
• Coordinate design activities with senior designers and engineers on large or complex panel systems, providing detailed execution and technical input.
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, adjusting workflow to meet changing demands.
• Support the development of design standards and workflows specific to the Panel Solutions group.
• Support the development of skid‑specific design standards, workflows, and best practices.

• Work closely with project managers, engineers, manufacturing, and clients to confirm requirements, resolve design challenges, and maintain alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Present design progress and technical details confidently to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support senior designers in client‑facing discussions by preparing drawings, models, or supporting documentation.
• Facilitate smooth handoff of design packages to fabrication, ensuring complete, accurate, and manufacturable deliverables.
• Provide design support to other product teams during peak workloads or when specialized skid expertise is needed.
• Engage in cross‑training to develop a working understanding of other product lines, including panels and process piping.
• Collabora…