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Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, Traveller, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Svedka, Wheatley, BuzzBallz, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka.

We’re proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of “world’s most award-winning distillery” through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.

Thank you for your interest in Northwest Ordinance Distilling, our first ever facility in the Hoosier state, and the newest facility in the Sazerac manufacturing network. Founded on the principles of servant leadership and continuous improvement our entire plant team works tirelessly to accomplish our vision: Build the most efficient, flexible, and engaged plant and team in the Sazerac Manufacturing Network.

This facility specializes in small format production (50mL-375mL bottles) leveraging 14 high speed production lines to produce over 13 million cases of various spirits annually. We are in search of talented individuals who have a strong desire to develop others and lead a team to success. Main focus for this role will be on shift production and driving capabilities through implementing sound manufacturing processes. At Northwest Ordinance Distilling we believe our people are our greatest asset. Your drive and determination combined with our passion for people will ensure we win as a team. This facility operates 24/7 and this role will work an alternative work schedule.

The Design Engineer is an onsite Monday-Friday role. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and developing custom machinery, tooling, and change parts to support complex manufacturing operations across Sazerac. This role will create accurate 2D and 3D models, drawings, and CAM data using tools such as SolidWorks, SolidCAM, Geomagic, and 3D scanning technologies to support fabrication and installation. The design engineer provides technical support throughout the project lifecycle, including concept development, cost estimation, and as-built documentation. You'll manage and prioritize workloads while maintaining high design and drawing quality standards. This position collaborates closely with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to ensure equipment reliability, production uptime, and consistent product quality.

What You’ll Do:

• Maintain and update existing drawings, models, and documentation to reflect engineering changes and field conditions. Ensure version control and accuracy within document management systems.
• Develop and manage bills of materials (BOMs) and detailed fabrication documentation to support production needs. Verify completeness and alignment with project requirements.
• Assist in establishing and improving drafting standards, templates, and modeling practices. Promote consistency and efficiency across all design documentation.
• Participate in design reviews by incorporating feedback and identifying opportunities for improvement. Help resolve technical issues through collaboration with internal teams.
• Support project execution by tracking deliverables and ensuring documentation is completed on schedule. Contribute to meeting timelines and maintaining organized project records.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree, preferred field– Engineering, Design, Engineering Technology, or related field
• 2+ years of drafting and design experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Proficiency with 3D modeling software (SolidWorks preferred), experience with G Code/conversion software such as SolidCAM, experience extrapolation 3D scanning data or using 3D scanning software for part modeling (Geomagic preferred).
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, dimensions, tolerances, and symbols

Preferred:

• Experience with CNC machining workflows and cam-generated tooling paths
• Familiarity with reverse engineering and point-cloud–based modeling; Experience supporting manufacturing, automation, or capital projects
• Knowledge of document control and revision management practices. Experience creating as-built drawing and models from field or shop feedback.

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Sazerac Company offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, and more. These benefits may vary depending on location and work type. Learn more about how we support our employees here.

Sazerac is committed to equality of opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.

What's Next:

After you apply, a recruiter will review your application and reach out to qualified candidates. Selected candidates will follow our interview process, which may include a phone screen, hiring manager interview, and panel interviews with business leaders. There may be additional steps or assessments throughout the process dependent on the position. Applicants who are not selected to move through the process, at any stage, will be notified via email.