Design Engineer II

DSJ Global is currently partnered with a leading agricultural machinery manufacturer who is seeking a Design Engineer II to join their Taylorville, IL facility. This role focuses on the design and development of innovative product lines for swine and poultry applications.

• Configure and design variations of current products to meet customer requirements.
• Develop repeatable design procedures to ensure consistency, quality, and efficiency.
• Provide accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) to support farmers, customer service, manufacturing, and assembly.
• Create 3D models and manufacturing/assembly drawings using Creo software.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align designs with customer needs and cost targets.
• Perform design calculations and simulations for product robustness and reliability.
• Coordinate and execute testing on prototypes to validate performance and safety.
• Support manufacturing and quality teams on ongoing production.
• Apply prior product development knowledge to guide New Product Introduction and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering or related technical field.
• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude with innovative problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in solid modeling and mechanical design best practices.
• Experience with design documentation and structured development processes.
• Track record of contributing to or leading product development from concept to production.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Azure Dev Ops, PowerPoint, Excel).
• 5-10 years of experience in design/product engineering, sheet metal production, machining, and assembly.
• Creo and Windchill experience required.
• Experience with airflow/ventilation is a plus.