Design Engineer

Bazooka Farmstar; Washington (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bazooka Farmstar in Washington, IA seeks an experienced design engineer to lead original designs and adaptations for our heavy machinery products. You will develop 3D models, layout drawings, and collaborate with cross-functional teams across design and manufacturing.

The role requires a mechanical or agricultural engineering background, strong problem-solving skills, and experience with CAD tools such as Pro-E/Creo. Onsite work in Washington, IA is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering with Power and Machinery focus.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Minimum three years of related product design experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop original designs or adaptations for current product lines.
• Plan and conduct multiple projects; review progress and results.
• Lead projects through full product life cycle: design to production.
• Prepare complete 3D models and layout drawings for complex parts and products.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and cost-reduction efforts.
• Research new materials, methods, and suppliers to benefit design and production.
• Align to company mission, values and safety procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

3D CAD

Mechanical design

Problem solving

Manufacturing experience

Project leadership

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering (Power & Machinery)

Tools

Pro-E/Creo

CAD software

Job description

Location: Washington, IA

Job Id:181

# of Openings:1

Position Overview

Role is onsite in Washington, IA. Performs a variety of engineering work in leading, planning, and design (or redesign) of products and/or product components. Will work with other engineering or production disciplines to ensure proper implementation of design (redesign). Prepares sketches or complete detail and layout drawings from verbal or written instructions on the most complex products or plant equipment. Works independently on the development of original designs or adaptations requiring specialized experience.

Essential Job Functions

• Will be actively involved in developing original designs or adaptations to current product lines.
• Plans and conducts assignments of more than one project simultaneously. Review progress and evaluates results.
• May lead and/or direct projects through entire product life cycle; inception through production and maintenance of product line (Combined design and manufacturing engineering).
• Prepares complete 3D models and layout drawings from verbal or written instructions on complex parts, products, fixtures, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to creatively and resourcefully solve problems in a fast paced environment.
• Will contribute to continuous improvement and corrective action teams to ensure proper implementation of quality improvements, cost reduction projects, and process improvements.
• Researches and investigates new materials, methods, production processes and suppliers that benefit the design, function and production.
• Align to company mission, values and safety procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience with heavy machinery, agricultural equipment/systems, diesel engines, hydraulics, pumps, etc. preferred.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum three years of related product design experience preferred.
• Agriculture background is a plus.
• Highly mechanically inclined, with a demonstrated ability to understand mechanical systems quickly.
• Working knowledge of 3D CAD modeling software – Pro-E/Creo preferred.

Required Skills/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering with Power and Machinery focus.
• Demonstrated ability in accomplishing goals.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.