The Staff Engineer is a senior contributor who provides process and structural engineering analysis, calculations and design of specialized and Engineered To Order (ETO) products. This position allows for a wide degree of creativity and latitude to take the lead on high-impact, complex projects. The Staff Engineer will oversee project direction from an engineering perspective as well as analyze and provide solutions to challenges. This position will provide guidance and training to other engineers throughout the organization. Essential Job Functions * Generate and distribute all process and/or structural discipline engineering information needed to construct and execute a project. * Effective, frequent interaction with sales, purchasing, estimating, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers. * Review sales orders, specifications, and cost estimates to assure process, design and/or structural output fulfills requirements. * Prepare design calculations and perform or direct the preparation of drawings and design documents. * Review all drawings and specifications and ensure they properly relate to the estimate. * Support and troubleshoot assembly and testing processes as they relate to design manufacturability and functionality. * Provide timely resolution to issues related to process, design and/or structural engineering throughout the production process. * Provide advanced process, design and/or structural support throughout the production processes as needed. * Provides training and guidance to Designers and Design Engineers. * Leverage knowledge of Senior Staff Engineer / Lead Engineer in regards to process, design and/or structural methodology, skills, and tools Collaborate with other professional disciplines throughout the business on technical inquires and needs. * Drive and execute continuous improvement ideas and projects to improve efficiencies, improve manufacturability and reduce rework. * Take ownership of key projects, leading them from concept to completion. Ensure project milestones are met, issues are resolved, and designs are aligned with scope requirements. * Support sales and estimating to evaluate customers' technical design requirements and develop a proposed solution during the quoting process. * Act as a subject matter expert in one or more aspects of design guiding co-workers to solve critical problems. * Establish and maintain document control procedures. * Provide training to direct personnel and customers as needed. * Travel including international, could be up to 15% as required by the project or other needs. * Ensure lessons learned applied to future efforts. * Perform other related duties as required and assigned. * Must have a valid driver's license * Regular, in-person attendance due to necessary teamwork and personal interactive nature of this position. * The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (Competencies) * Proficiency with the Microsoft Office. * Proficient verbal and written communication skills * Self-motivated attitude with the ability to multitask with little supervision and thrive in a timeline-driven environment * Exceptional work ethics and initiative, ensuring all task are followed through in a fast‐paced and diversified work environment * Ability to work individually or as part of a team * Advanced organization and planning skills. * Advanced technical customer service skills. * Advanced in heat transfer analysis, fluid mechanics, and process system design as applicable. * Experience with beverage processing equipment design as applicable. * Experience with agitation processes, design and/or process design with skidded systems as applicable. * Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and other structural analysis software (e.g., Compress) as applicable. * Advanced experience with AutoCAD and Inventor as applicable. * Advanced knowledge of relevant standards (e.g., ASME) as applicable. * Knowledge of estimating, construction costs, scheduling, purchasing, engineering principles and techniques, and various construction methods and installation procedures. * Broad understanding of a wide spectrum of materials, their characteristics, tolerances and limitations. Education and Experience * Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or similar degree program is required. * Professional Engineering License is required and/or must be obtained within one (1) year of accepting the position. * Obtain and maintain a Certificate of Engineer of Responsible Charge per ASME Section VIII Division 1 for two or more scope activities as applicable. * Minimum of five (5) or more years of experience in a process and structural engineering related field is preferred. Base Compensation Range: $79,949 - $125,049 annually Variable Compensation Range: Incentive bonus eligibility up to 10% of gross annual salary base on company performance (as of 2024). Health and Ancillary Benefit Overview: * Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with low employee premiums * Free off-site medical clinic * Company paid Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability * 401k - Employer match of up to 4.0% for coworker contributions of 8.0% or more * Company covers tuition costs up to $5,250.00 annually, contingent on course completion and grades * Paid Time Off and Sick, Family & Parental Paid Time Off * Ten (10) Paid Holidays * Four-day work weeks, varied shifts, and flexible remote work options depending on position * Career progression program for advancement * Free in-house welding, grinding & machine operation school * In-house training program Professional office environment with some time spent in a manufacturing shop. Use of standard office equipment (computers, phones, copiers, and filing cabinets, etc.). Frequent presence on the manufacturing floor as well as field operations. Exposure to conditions, such as: dust, fumes, noise and high-degree varying seasonal temperatures.