Design Engineer

Are you a detail-driven designer who thrives at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, and customer solutions? Do you enjoy turning architectural drawings into build-ready designs that become real, fabricated products? If so, Food Service Holdings (FSH) is looking for a Design Engineer to join our Custom Engineering team.

Why This Role Matters

As a Design Engineer at FSH, you are a critical link between sales, project management, and production . Your drawings directly impact manufacturability, quality, timelines, and customer satisfaction. You will take complex foodservice concepts and translate them into precise, production-ready designs used to fabricate high-end custom counters, food shields, and integrated systems for commercial environments.

This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where accuracy, organization, and collaboration are essential.

What You’ll Do

Engineering & Design

• Create detailed design drawings using Pro-E (or similar 3D CAD software) based on architectural drawings, specifications, and customer requirements
• Design custom countertops, food shields, buy-outs, and integrated systems including heat, lighting, electrical, refrigeration, finishes, and tolerances
• Interpret and process redlines from Project Management and customers with speed and precision
• Prioritize work using engineering schedules to meet submittal, revision, and sales drawing deadlines
• Ensure designs align with FSH construction standards, manufacturing capabilities, and NSF/UL requirements
• Partner closely with Project Management, Sales, and Production to ensure successful execution

Customer & Internal Collaboration

• Communicate clearly and professionally with internal teams and external clients
• Proactively flag risks, delays, or design challenges and recommend solutions
• Support Custom Engineering workload as needed to maintain team throughput

Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

• Independently resolve design challenges while knowing when to escalate complex issues
• Contribute ideas for process improvement and participate in implementation
• Support New Product Development by evaluating manufacturability, cost, and functionality when assigned
• Participate in team initiatives and special projects

What We’re Looking For

Required

• High School diploma or GED with 3–4 years of hands-on experience in engineering, fabrication, construction, mechanical, electrical, or manufacturing environments
• OR
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field with 1–2 years of relevant experience
• Strong working knowledge of 3D CAD software (Pro-E preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Solid understanding of manufacturing, metal fabrication, sheet metal design, and production workflows
• Strong organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail

Preferred

• 2–3 years of experience using Pro-E or similar 3D modeling tools
• Familiarity with foodservice products, NSF, UL, and Bluebeam

Work Environment

• Professional office environment with close collaboration across departments
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working on detailed design tasks

Why Join Food Service Holdings?

At FSH, we design and fabricate custom, high-quality foodservice solutions that demand precision and craftsmanship. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers, project managers, and fabricators who value teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement. Your work will go beyond drawings—you’ll see your designs come to life on the shop floor and in the field.