Design Engineer

Rider Solution; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Competitive salary

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Dubuque, Iowa is seeking a skilled Design Engineer to join their team. The role involves collaborating across functions to develop innovative products while ensuring quality and cost objectives are met. Essential responsibilities include working with hydraulics and hose assembly, generating designs in SolidWorks, and supporting product development efforts. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and solid experience in related fields, particularly with hydraulic systems and ERP software.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in a related field.
• Understanding of thermoplastic hose extrusion and assembly.
• Experience in Plastic Injection Molding is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Manufacturing on continuous improvement projects.
• Work with Engineering, Sales, Purchasing, and QC to address issues.
• Support new product development and existing offerings.
• Develop smart fluid conveyance solutions for customers.
• Provide support in product testing and qualification.
• Create part number setups and details in the ERP system.
• Generate new designs in SolidWorks and collaborate with suppliers.
• Work with Supply Management on new parts and suppliers.
• Collaborate on new concepts with production and extrusion teams.

Skills

Experience working with hydraulics and hose assembly

Proficiency with SolidWorks

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MRP/ERP software

SolidWorks

Job description

Experience Level: Mid-Senior
Experience Required: 3 Years
Education Level: Bachelors Degree
Salary:$71,000 - $130,000
Type: Full Time + Benefits

Must Have

• Experience working with hydraulics and hose assembly.
• Proficiency with Solidworks

Job Summary

In this dynamic role, you will collaborate with a cross-functional team to contribute to the development of new products, enhance existing offerings, and address market needs while ensuring adherence to quality and cost objectives. Strong communication skills are crucial, as you will engage regularly with internal teams, customers, and suppliers. This position involves a comprehensive range of responsibilities, including hands‑on activities, office work, and proficiency in MRP/ERP software, SolidWorks, and specification development. The Design Engineer will play a pivotal role in incorporating new designs into SolidWorks and the MRP/ERP system.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Manufacturing on the realization of continuous improvement projects.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Engineering, Sales, Purchasing, and QC to address current production and QC issues.

Product Development and Support

• Take direction from the Director of Product Development and Engineering Team to contribute to the development of new products and support existing offerings.

Innovative Solutions

• Develop smart fluid conveyance solutions by applying innovative thinking to address customer problems.

Support to Sales and Marketing

• Provide feedback and support to the Sales and Marketing group through product testing, development, and qualification of both new and existing product lines.

ERP System Management

• Create new part number setups, routings, work ticket templates, and other work details in the ERP system.

SolidWorks Design

• Generate drawings in SolidWorks for new designs and collaborate with suppliers to transfer drawings into a ProPulse design format.

Supply Chain Management

• Work with Supply Management on the adoption of new suppliers, parts, availability, lead time, and integration into current production.

Collaboration with Production and Extrusion Personnel

• Collaborate with production and extrusion personnel on new concepts and streamline current product designs.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of hydraulics, hose assembly, thermoplastic hose extrusion, and assembly.
• Experience in Plastic Injection Molding is a plus.