Job Title: Sr. Design Engineer – Custom Fabrication & Product Development
Location: Sedalia, MO (Relocation Support Available)
Overview: A nationally respected manufacturing group is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to lead end-to-end product development for complex, stainless-steel based commercial equipment. If you thrive on translating customer needs into manufacturable solutions and can own a project from sketch to shop floor, this role is for you.
What You’ll Do:
Own mechanical design projects from concept through production for custom fabricated products
Create 3D CAD models, detailed drawings, BOMs, and production documentation (SolidWorks preferred)
Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and customers to ensure feasibility and functionality
Participate in design reviews, prototype evaluations, and continuous improvement initiatives
Evaluate materials, tolerances, DFM/DFA, and value engineering opportunities
Drive timelines and deliverables across multiple product lines or customer-specific solutions
Support sustaining engineering and cost reduction efforts across existing product portfolio
Who You Are:
Proven experience as a design engineer in a manufacturing environment — this is not a fit for recent grads or entry-level candidates
Strong background in mechanical design, with a focus on sheet metal, stainless fabrication, or food equipment a big plus
Expert in 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred), with a strong understanding of manufacturing methods and tolerancing
Comfortable in a fast-paced environment where autonomy and follow-through matter
Detail-oriented, process-driven, and a strong team player with excellent communication skills
What You’ll Get:
Competitive base salary (DOE) + strong benefits
Career path into senior technical leadership or product ownership
Real relocation assistance for the right candidate
A workplace that values precision, accountability, and craftsmanship
If you're a hands-on engineer ready to take ownership of real design work in a manufacturing setting—this is your shot.
To apply: Send your resume to julian.maldonado@gogpac.com or call/text 346.586.4255 for a confidential conversation.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
