Design Engineer

Scion Staffing; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

0 premiums for health insurance

Profit-sharing up to 15%

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Wellness program

Job summary

Scion Staffing has engaged to find a Design Engineer for a well-established manufacturing organization in Butler County, Iowa. The role focuses on designing, developing, and improving equipment from concept to production using 3D CAD and mechanical design to optimize performance and manufacturability.

You will collaborate with engineering and production teams, create CAD models, drawings, and BOMs, and support prototype development, testing, and ECN processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy equipment or industrial machinery design.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software.
• Ability to develop detailed drawings and BOMs.
• Knowledge of fabrication and machining processes.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new and existing equipment from concept through production.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, drawings, assemblies, weldments, layouts, and BOMs.
• Evaluate design concepts, perform calculations, and improve performance and manufacturability.
• Support prototype development, testing, tooling, fabrication, machining, welding, and production transfer.
• Coordinate multiple projects and manage ECNs; collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD modeling

Engineering drawings

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk Vault

SolidWorks

CATIA

Pro/ENGINEER

Solid Edge

Job description

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Design Engineer for a well-established, family-owned manufacturing organization in Butler County, Iowa. This onsite opportunity offers the chance to contribute to the design and development of innovative equipment and products while working alongside a collaborative engineering and manufacturing team.

Position Overview

The Design Engineer will play an integral role in designing, developing, and improving equipment from initial concept through prototyping, testing, and production. This position will utilize 3D CAD modeling, mechanical design, and manufacturing knowledge to develop high-quality products while optimizing performance, functionality, and manufacturability. The ideal candidate enjoys hands‑on engineering, solving complex design challenges, and collaborating across engineering and production teams.

• Competitive annual base salary of $70,000–$90,000, depending on experience, with profit‑sharing opportunities of up to 15% of wages.
• $0 employee premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• Paid vacation, paid sick time, and an employee wellness program.
• Opportunity to contribute to innovative product development within an established, family-owned manufacturing organization.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new and existing equipment, including mechanical, structural, hydraulic, and electrical components, from initial concept through production.
• Create and maintain detailed 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, assemblies, weldments, layouts, and product bills of materials.
• Develop and evaluate design concepts, perform engineering calculations, and identify opportunities to improve product performance, quality, and manufacturability.
• Support prototype development, product testing, tooling, fabrication, machining, welding, and the transition of designs into production.
• Coordinate multiple engineering projects, maintain design documentation, and manage Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).
• Collaborate with Sales, Service, Production, Technical Writing, Tooling, and Prototype teams to communicate technical requirements and support successful product development.

Qualifications

• Background in mechanical design, equipment design, or product development within a heavy equipment, industrial machinery, or related manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software, including Autodesk Inventor and Vault, SolidWorks, CATIA, Pro/ENGINEER, or Solid Edge.
• Experience developing detailed engineering drawings, assemblies, fabricated steel components, and welded designs.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes such as steel fabrication, machining, cutting, forming, welding, tooling, and fixturing.
• Strong problem‑solving, project coordination, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across engineering and manufacturing teams.

Annual Base Salary: $70,000–$90,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with $0 employee premiums.
• Profit‑sharing opportunities of up to 15% of wages.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Life insurance, disability coverage, and employee wellness program.

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction‑based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non‑biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.