Design Engineer

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Kansas City, MO, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Hardware • Information Technology
The Role
Designs and details custom mechanical equipment and systems from concept through installation. Creates fabrication drawings and installation layouts, incorporates applicable standards and safety codes, coordinates with electrical and controls teams, vendors, subcontractors, fabrication, and installation departments, and checks drawing accuracy. Supports field measurements, equipment installation, commissioning, startup, and debugging. Travel to jobsites may comprise 20–30% of the role.
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Position Overview


The role of Design Engineer plays a key role in the successful execution of engineering projects from concept through installation. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this position is responsible for designing, detailing, and supporting the fabrication of custom mechanical equipment and systems based on project specifications, scope, and industry standards.


The role requires frequent collaboration with cross-functional teams—including project management, sales, fabrication, and installation—as well as with vendors and subcontractors to ensure accuracy, quality, and on-time delivery of mechanical components.


The Design Engineer must possess strong technical aptitude in AutoCAD, Inventor (or SolidWorks), and mechanical design principles, as well as a solid understanding of fabrication and assembly processes. A proactive, detail-oriented approach and strong communication skills are essential for success in this role, along with a willingness to travel for site visits, field measurements, and equipment commissioning support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Reports directly to Engineering Manager but will be assigned to specific projects with supervision under the direction of the Project Engineer.
  • Create clear and precise fabrication detail drawings and installation layouts based upon the project scope, specifications and estimate. Including purchase components and fabrication material call outs on drawings.
  • Designing of mechanical equipment based upon the project scope, specifications and estimate.
  • Incorporating standards and specifications into drawings. Including customer, local, state and national codes and safety regulations.
  • Effective communication and collaboration with electrical and controls requirements for the mechanical design. Including equipment description of operation and incorporating electrical control devices into the design.
  • Effective communication and collaboration with vendors and sub-contractors for purchase and fabrication of mechanical components.
  • Effective communication and collaboration with other departments at GENESYS including sales/estimators, project management, fabrication, safety and installation.
  • Checking drawings for thoroughness and accuracy, including self-checking one’s own drawings.

What Makes You A Great Fit

  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology, or minimum 5 years’ experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Able to apply mathematical functions such as fractions, percentages, ratios and engineering formulas.
  • Have proficient skills with AutoCAD and Inventor 2015 or higher. Excellent SolidWorks skills will also fulfill in lieu of Inventor experience.      
  • Have proficient skills with Microsoft Office programs.
  • Knowledge of mechanical mechanisms and machine design. Including various mechanical components such as mechanical, pneumatic or hydraulic drive packages.
  • Ability to design mechanical equipment based upon project specifications and project scope.
  • Ability to coordinate and communicate mechanical equipment functions, sequence of operations, time cycle requirements, etc. with controls/electrical engineering. Incorporate electrical control system and control device requirements.
  • Knowledge of fabrication processes. Including part fabrication, welding, and assembly requirements
  • Willingness to travel (up to 20-30%) to jobsites for field measurements, and assisting the installation, start-up and debugging equipment based upon the project scope of work.

Soft Skills

  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and to influence others to accomplish complex tasks and solve complex technical problems.
  • Self-starter with a detail orientated personality.
  • Positive attitude.
  • Ability and willingness to drive change and challenge/improve existing processes

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
  • Medical insurance, with FSA or HSA options available
  • Company-provided Dental and Vision insurance
  • First Stop Health, which provides employees and their eligible dependents with 24/7 virtual urgent care, virtual primary care, and virtual mental health services at no cost, including no copays or per-visit charges
  • A 401(k) plan with a 3% company contribution that is immediately vested, along with the option to make your own contributions
  • An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), subject to the plan’s eligibility requirements, entry dates, vesting schedule, and other applicable plan terms
  • Short-term disability (STD) and Long-term disability (LTD) insurance
  • Company-provided Group Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Critical Illness and Accidental Insurance
  • A company-provided Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Support for continuing education and professional development
  • Exposure to complex, large-scale projects, advanced manufacturing environments, and industry-leading engineering and skilled-trades teams
  • A collaborative and innovative work environment within a growing company that values accountability, technical excellence, safety, and client success

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive. 

GENESYS expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination or harassment based on any of the aforementioned characteristics. We are dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we welcome and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to join our team. If you need assistance or accommodation in the application process, please contact GENESYS’s Human Resources Department at [email protected]

Skills Required

  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology, or at least 5 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD
  • Proficiency with Inventor 2015 or higher, or excellent SolidWorks skills in lieu of Inventor experience
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
  • Knowledge of mechanical mechanisms and machine design
  • Knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, or hydraulic drive packages
  • Ability to design mechanical equipment based on project specifications and scope
  • Ability to coordinate mechanical equipment functions and control requirements with electrical and controls engineering
  • Knowledge of fabrication processes, including part fabrication, welding, and assembly requirements
  • Willingness to travel up to 20–30% for field measurements, installation, startup, and equipment debugging
  • Ability to apply mathematical functions, ratios, percentages, and engineering formulas
  • Strong teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills
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The Company
HQ: Kansas City, Missouri
122 Employees

What We Do

Established in 1997, GENESYS is a learning organization. We learn by helping world class manufacturers, start-ups and inventors create and capture differentiating value. We learn to discover unsuspecting value by crossing over industry boundaries such as transportation, building products, recycling, food. We learn, (without product lines that commoditize) to seek out, partner or create custom manufacturing solutions. We learn so we may create new, differentiating, meaningful, income streams with our partners and clients in the future.

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