Senior Design Engineer

About Us

Akona Process Solutions is the result of bringing together four well-established companies—Spiroflow, Kason, Cablevey, and Marion—each with a legacy of expertise in material handling and processing. With more than 200 years of combined experience, Akona provides comprehensive equipment solutions designed to meet the unique needs of its customers.

Specializing in mixers, blenders, dryers, screeners, tubular drag conveyors, and bulk material handling systems, Akona delivers integrated solutions that streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and improve hygiene in demanding environments. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, with global centers of excellence in the USA, UK, and Germany, Akona works closely with customers across industries such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and chemicals.

Job Summary

Our design engineering team plays a crucial role in providing our customers, both internal and external, an exceptional experience by providing engineering technical support, in-depth mechanical analysis and designing or developing best in class products to meet quality, value and functionality expectations. They provide excellent customer service, promote, and support our products and are a valued teammate. As a senior member of the team, it is your responsibility to lead the most challenging and projects as well as setting the standard for excellence for the whole team. This position does not include any direct reports.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Product Design

· Key steward in maintaining industry-leading quality and safety standards. Integrates latest safety features into equipment designs while maintaining functionality.

· Ability to create engineering designs utilizing established standards and deviates when appropriate to meet customer application requirements.

· Create accurate documentation for equipment, including but not limited to: drawings, bills of material, sketches, written and verbal instructions.

· Familiar with product manufacturing processes and the general cost impact of the various processes to make best cost recommendations to Sales and customers.

Product Support:

· Critical resource in creating a best in class engineering organization through compilation, creation and systematic implementation of engineering design and production standards.

· Subject matter expert in 3D parametric modeling, parameter based design and data management tools.

· Serve as a technical resource for our customers, applies engineering principles, product knowledge and practical experience to make customer recommendations.

· Skilled in handling customer calls and technical inquiries, provides expert feedback in a timely and courteous manner.

· When required, is able to provide onsite engineering support at our customer locations to assist the sales group, assess customer warranty or product issues, commission new equipment, and conduct testing.

· Utilizes systematic problem solving methodology to identify root causes of product application/quality problems and make recommendations for improvements.

Production Management:

· Key member of the project team to ensure a quality product is produced on time and per customer specifications.

· Supports the production group and is a technical resource for all production inquiries relating to design and materials.

· Accountable for the accuracy and completeness of engineering prints, bill of materials, and production jobs.

· Continually improving product designs by seeking input from Production, Sales and Engineering to implement best in class production techniques and processes.

· Attend production meetings and project review meetings as needed to insure the timely completion of projects.

Note, the statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, abilities, and skills required.

Experience & Education

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or related field.
• At least 8 years experience; 6 years with CAD software for mechanical design.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems
• Experience leading complex projects
• Experience with global engineering standards and regulations. (e.g. ATEX, CSA, NFPA, ISO, UL),

We Value Diversity

Candidates applying to job openings posted in US: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Akona Process Solutions (Akona) maintains a drug free workplace.

Applicants With Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know during the application process.

Please be advised that this Job Description or any other document should not be construed in any manner as a contract of employment. Akona maintains an employment at will relationship with its employees. This means that both you and the employer retain the right to terminate this relationship at any time for any reason.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• CAD: 6 years (Required)
• Mechanical design: 8 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Monroe, NC 28110 (Required)

Work Location: In person