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Design Engineer

Company: KRB Machinery
Location: Wrightsville
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Company Overview KRB Machinery is a leading manufacturer of rebar handling equipment, known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction. As an employee-owned company, we foster a culture of mutual respect, collaboration, continuous improvement, and shared success. We are proud to design and build equipment used around the world, right here in Wrightsville, Pennsylvania. Position Summary KRB Machinery is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Design Engineer to join our Engineering team. This role will focus on the mechanical and electromechanical design of new and existing steel fabrication machinery. The ideal candidate will bring creativity, technical expertise, and a collaborative spirit to help drive product innovation and ensure manufacturability. This fully on-site role is well-suited for someone who enjoys working hands-on and is eager to contribute directly to the development and performance of our products. Primary Responsibilities Design mechanical and electromechanical systems for new machinery and next-generation products Improve designs of existing products for safety, performance, reliability, and manufacturability Create detailed engineering drawings and technical documentation Conduct product testing and verification to ensure compliance with performance standards and applicable regulations Partner with engineering team members to share knowledge, solve complex design challenges, and ensure alignment across projects and product lines Collaborate with production, purchasing, service, and sales teams to bring designs from concept to production Support troubleshooting of design-related issues in manufacturing or the field Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives Work with customers or sales teams to develop customized solutions as needed Occasionally travel overnight to support product development or customer needs Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field 7 years of experience in design engineering (capital equipment or fabrication machinery preferred) Strong knowledge of mechanical and electromechanical system design Experience with motion control systems, including servo drives (required) Proficiency in SolidWorks (preferred) Experience with HMIs is desirable Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through Self-directed, highly motivated, and capable of managing multiple priorities Committed to ethical behavior and respectful collaboration Why Join KRB? Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Comprehensive benefits plan Opportunities to innovate and influence product development Supportive, team-oriented environment with strong company values Make a big impact from a local company headquarters Powered by JazzHR O3UFFz8zpV

Keywords: KRB Machinery, Columbia , Design Engineer, Engineering , Wrightsville, Maryland


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