Design Engineer

Cindavi; Rochester, Austin (MN, MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cindavi in Cresco, IA seeks a Design Engineer to own cradle-to-grave development of specialty trailer products, from concept through rollout. You will lead design efforts on frames, suspensions, braking, and load-handling features, driving projects hands-on on the shop floor.

You will perform structural analysis, collaborate with Sales, Operations and IE, and maintain schedules with autonomy, ensuring on-time delivery of complex systems such as NASCAR transporters, mobile hospitals, and disaster

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2–5+ years of mechanical design experience.
• Strong CAD proficiency, especially AutoCAD Inventor.
• Ability to take full ownership of projects with deadline management.
• High-energy, ownership-driven mindset and onsite Cresco, IA work.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop specialty trailer components and full systems.
• Own the design lifecycle from concept to manufacturing.
• Perform structural analysis and FEA for safety and durability.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and IE to optimize designs for fabrication.
• Manage projects, timelines, and deliverables with autonomy.

Skills

Project ownership

Mechanical design

CAD software

FEA analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

Tired of being just another cog in the machine? We are looking for a Design Engineer who wants to own the entire project from concept to rollout.

About the Position:

Are you ready to step out from behind the desk and see your designs built right in front of you? We are looking for a highly capable Design Engineer to join our growing team in Cresco, IA. This isn't a role where you'll be handed a tiny piece of a massive puzzle. Here, you will act as a true project owner, taking full cradle-to-grave responsibility for designing and developing complex, specialty trailer products like NASCAR transporters, mobile hospitals, and disaster relief units. If you combine strong engineering fundamentals with a project-management mindset and the energy to lead, we want you to be the right hand to our Director of Engineering.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop specialty trailer components and full systems, including frames, suspensions, braking, and load-handling features.
• Own the entire design lifecycle from the initial concept phase straight through the manufacturing process, ensuring the final product rolls out the door flawlessly.
• Perform structural analysis and FEA to guarantee durability, load capacity, and strict safety compliance.
• Collaborate closely with our Sales, Operations, and Industrial Engineering teams to optimize your designs for fabrication and assembly.
• Manage your own projects, timelines, and deliverables with a high degree of autonomy and intention.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
• 2-5+ years of mechanical design experience.
• Strong proficiency in CAD software, ideally AutoCAD Inventor, though solid experience in other 3D CAD tools is perfectly acceptable.
• A demonstrated ability to take full ownership of projects and manage deadlines with a true Project Engineer mindset.
• A high-energy, ownership-driven personality that allows you to dive in, run with projects, and succeed with minimal hand-holding.
• A willingness to work fully onsite in Cresco, IA, and be hands-on throughout the manufacturing process.