Design Engineer

Link Manufacturing; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Link Manufacturing seeks a mechanical/manufacturing engineer to support product development, tooling, and process improvements in a collaborative team. You will create drawings, revise designs, and document development work while applying APQP and Six Sigma techniques to drive quality and manufacturability.

Responsibilities include plan/execute tests, analyze data, manage timelines, coordinate with vendors, and support OEM projects. Strong knowledge of Creo/Windchill/Ansys/ERP is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering preferred or 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrate a strong willingness to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Create drawings that comply with company standards.
• Revise existing design models as directed.
• Responsible for the configuration and documentation of existing designs, development of production tooling, creation of product support literature, development of conceptual designs.
• Perform, report and draw design conclusions on various basic and intermediate analytical and simulation methods.
• Perform intermediate testing functions such as planning, setup, data collection, and reporting.
• Use test results to generate conclusions and provide design direction.
• Complete project tasks and assignments assigned.
• Assist in managing project timelines and various APQP requirements as directed.
• Lead meetings on product development activities & act as change administrator as directed.
• Evaluates impact on potential changes.
• Complete change management tasks as assigned.Correspond with vendors on project tasks.
• Assist in managing technical aspects of vendor product quality issues.
• Support OEM product development projects as directed.
• Basic understanding of Six Sigma tools and techniques including but not limited to QFD, Boundary Diagrams, DVP&R, various statistical methodologies.
• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical drafting principles, mechanical engineering principles, and manufacturing processes.
• Personal & Project time management
• Intermediate knowledge of APQP product development process including but not limited to DFMEA, DFM/ DFA, Control Plans, special characteristics and PPAP's.
• Basic understanding of vehicle dynamics and suspension theory and practice (or comparable for non-suspension products).
• Must show an ability to learn and apply a variety of software packages as required, including, but not limited to Creo, Windchill, Ansys, ERP, and Matlab /Simulink.

Skills

APQP

Six Sigma

Mechanical drafting

Project management

Vendor communication

Change management

Product development

Team collaboration

Analytical testing

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Creo

Windchill

Ansys

ERP

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

About Link

At Link, our goal is to be a healthy organization that is great to work for, do business with, and to own. We believe our people make the difference, and we’re committed to creating a workplace built on respect, teamwork, and integrity.

Schedule

Monday – Friday

About Link

At Link, our goal is to be a healthy organization that is great to work for, do business with, and to own. We believe our people make the difference, and we’re committed to creating a workplace built on respect, teamwork, and integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering preferred or 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrate a strong willingness to learn and grow.

Requirements

• Create drawings that comply with company standards.
• Revise existing design models as directed.
• Responsible for the configuration and documentation of existing designs, development of production tooling, creation of product support literature, development of conceptual designs. design and documentation.
• Perform, report and draw design conclusions on various basic and intermediate analytical and simulation methods.
• Perform intermediate testing functions such as planning, setup, data collection, and reporting.
• Use test results to generate conclusions and provide design direction.
• Complete project tasks and assignments assigned.
• Assist in managing project timelines and various APQP requirements as directed.
• Lead meetings on product development activities & act as change administrator as directed.
• Evaluates impact on potential changes.
• Complete change management tasks as assigned.Correspond with vendors on project tasks.
• Assist in managing technical aspects of vendor product quality issues.
• Support OEM product development projects as directed.
• Basic understanding of Six Sigma tools and techniques including but not limited to QFD, Boundary Diagrams, DVP&R, various statistical methodologies.
• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical drafting principles, mechanical engineering principles, and manufacturing processes.
• Personal & Project time management
• Intermediate knowledge of APQP product development process including but not limited to DFMEA, DFM/DFA, Control Plans, special characteristics and PPAP's.
• Basic understanding of vehicle dynamics and suspension theory and practice (or comparable for non-suspension products).
• Must show an ability to learn and apply a variety of software packages as required, including, but not limited to Creo, Windchill, Ansys, ERP, and Matlab /Simulink.

Why Join Link?

• The opportunity to influence safety, quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction every day
• Make a direct impact on manufacturing excellence through continuous improvement and innovation
• Work with cross-functional teams to launch new products and improve operations
• A culture that values servanthood-leading with humility and putting people first
• Opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and career advancement
• A team-oriented environment where diversity, collaboration, and ideas drive success

Our Promise

At Link, we are committed to delivering great products, superior service, outstanding quality, and on-time delivery to every customer - while never compromising our integrity.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Link is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.