Design Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Zero-premium health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation & sick time

Wellness program

Profit-sharing up to 15%

Job summary

Scion Staffing is seeking a Design Engineer for a well-established, family-owned manufacturing organization in Butler County, Iowa. This onsite role focuses on designing equipment from concept to production, using 3D CAD modeling and practical mechanical design to optimize performance and manufacturability.

You will collaborate across engineering and production teams, support prototype development, and contribute to innovative product development within an established company that values

Qualifications

• Background in mechanical design or product development within heavy equipment/industrial machinery environments.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (Inventor, Vault, SolidWorks, CATIA, Pro/ENGINEER, or Solid Edge).
• Experience in creating engineering drawings, assemblies, and weldments.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new and existing equipment from concept through production.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, drawings, assemblies, weldments, and BOMs.
• Evaluate design concepts, perform calculations, and identify manufacturing improvements.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project coordination

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

CATIA

Pro/ENGINEER

Solid Edge

Autodesk Vault

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.

PERKS

• 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.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• 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.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Life insurance, disability coverage, and employee wellness program.