Jobs at Grain & Protein Technologies

Designs and configures protein equipment product variations, creates 3D models, manufacturing drawings, and bills of materials, and develops repeatable design procedures. Collaborates with cross-functional teams on customer requirements, cost targets, manufacturability, testing, safety, and product robustness. Supports manufacturing and quality activities, new product introduction, continuous improvement, and field issue resolution. The role requires mechanical engineering expertise, Creo and Windchill proficiency, and experience taking products from concept through production release.

Drives revenue growth across farm and commercial grain markets by identifying and converting new dealer and customer opportunities. Builds pipelines, expands market coverage, recruits dealers, increases account penetration, and supports cross-sell and upsell initiatives. Partners with Sales, Marketing, Product, Operations, Sales Managers, and District Sales Managers to execute go-to-market strategies, monitor market intelligence, and deliver regional growth. This remote, field-based role requires substantial travel.

Own the full lifecycle of grain and protein products across North American markets, from ideation and specifications through launch and obsolescence. Develop product vision, roadmaps, positioning, and competitive intelligence while translating customer and business needs into actionable strategies. Lead cross-functional collaboration with engineering, operations, marketing, sales, customers, and dealers. Manage product development projects, timelines, resources, and deliverables using the New Product Introduction Process.

Provides onsite second-line IT desktop support to business users. Responsibilities include resolving ServiceNow incidents and requests, assisting with basic Windows and Microsoft issues, setting up and collecting computer equipment, installing software and endpoint security tools, maintaining documentation, and following authorization and security procedures. The position is a paid, full-time summer internship requiring 40 hours per week onsite in Assumption, Illinois.

Design and develop agricultural equipment, including concept development, 3D modeling, engineering drawings, prototyping, testing, validation, bills of materials, and product documentation. Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, purchasing, product management, sales, and technical support teams. Support customized equipment solutions, customer technical inquiries, product launches, continuous improvement, field investigations, and corrective actions. The role is hybrid with occasional travel up to 10%.

Leads human resources operations for an onsite manufacturing facility, including employee relations, compliance, recruiting, onboarding, performance management, engagement, development, leaves, investigations, benefits support, internships, and leadership training. Partners with plant and functional leaders on workforce planning, safety, headcount, and organizational initiatives. Manages one HR/Training Coordinator and supports a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Designs and configures grain storage systems and accessories for customer-specific needs. Creates 3D models, drawings, and bills of materials using Creo; performs engineering calculations, simulations, and design evaluations. Collaborates cross-functionally on manufacturability, cost, safety, prototypes, validation, new product introduction, and continuous improvement. Supports production releases, resolves field issues, and applies lessons learned to improve existing products.

Leads financial strategy and operational finance for a complex manufacturing plant. Responsibilities include forecasting, annual operating plans, long-range planning, cost accounting, variance analysis, working capital optimization, KPI reporting, capital investment business cases, controls, and continuous improvement. The role partners with plant operations, supply chain, and commercial teams, drives accountability for productivity and profitability, improves reporting through SAP, OneStream, and Power BI, and mentors finance professionals.

Develop and support distributed full-stack systems for internet-connected grain monitoring and dryer-control products. Responsibilities include backend development on embedded devices and AWS, frontend development as needed, software design, testing, deployment, monitoring, troubleshooting live systems, and supporting new and current product development.

Design Engineering Intern supporting grain storage and conditioning products. Responsibilities include creating and updating CAD designs, releasing drawings and bills of material, verifying product requirements, applying design-for-manufacturing principles, troubleshooting production and field issues, maintaining products, and developing prototypes with cross-functional teams. The role is a paid, full-time onsite summer internship requiring current full-time student enrollment and proficiency with 3D CAD tools.

Leads a team of design engineers supporting new product development and existing product maintenance for structures and specialty products. Responsibilities include coaching and developing team members, managing priorities and resources, overseeing project timelines, validating requirements and costs, identifying risks, coordinating cross-functionally, and improving engineering systems and processes. The role also ensures accurate engineering deliverables and adherence to design, modeling, drawing, and process standards.