Design Engineer

Professional Recruiting Consultants; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Recruiting Consultants in Waterloo, IA is seeking a Design Engineer to design mechanical products and systems. You will collaborate with a team to develop solutions that meet customer needs and market demands.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, 1–5 years of experience, and strong skills in Excel and design software. The position emphasizes cost-conscious design, lean principles, and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Entry-Level 1-5 years experience.
• Heavy haul trailer engineering experience a plus.
• Heavy equipment engineering experience a plus.
• Must have advanced computer skills and understand electronic processing.
• Technically proficient in Excel and design software systems.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Possess analytical and technical skills to understand business practices and recommend automation opportunities.
• Must have a functional understanding of cost accounting.
• Must embrace lean enterprise principles and practices.
• Ability to quickly learn new tools, systems, etc.

Responsibilities

• Plan and complete engineering projects by studying customer requirements, market demand, and competitors' products; scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.
• Evaluate mechanical systems and products by designing and conducting research programs; applying principles of mechanics, hydraulics, and materials.
• Confirm system and product capabilities by designing feasibility and testing methods; testing properties.
• Develop mechanical products by studying customer requirements; researching and testing manufacturing and assembly methods and materials.
• Develop manufacturing processes focusing on cost reduction and process improvement by designing and modifying equipment for fabrication and installation.
• Assure system and product quality by designing testing methods; testing finished product and system capabilities; confirming fabrication, assembly, and installation process.
• Prepare product reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Provide engineering information by answering questions and requests.
• Maintain product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.
• Maintain system and product database by writing computer programs and entering data.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops and networking.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Skills

Excel

Design software

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Cost accounting

Lean principles

Learning agility

Electronic processing understanding

Heavy haul trailer experience

Heavy equipment experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Excel

Design software

Job description

Job Title: Design Engineer

Location: Waterloo, Iowa

Salary: $65-75K plus 10% bonus

Job Summary of the Design Engineer:

The Design Engineer will collaborate with a team of design engineers responsible for designing mechanical products and systems, resulting in a finished product that meets the needs and expectations of the customer.

Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Design Engineer:

• Plan and complete engineering projects by studying customer requirements, market demand, and competitors' products; scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.
• Evaluate mechanical systems and products by designing and conducting research programs; applying principles of mechanics, hydraulics, and materials.
• Confirm system and product capabilities by designing feasibility and testing methods; testing properties.
• Develop mechanical products by studying customer requirements; researching and testing manufacturing and assembly methods and materials, and soliciting observations from operators.
• Develop manufacturing processes, focusing on cost reduction and process improvement by designing and modifying equipment for fabricating, building, assembling, and installing components.
• Assure system and product quality by designing testing methods; testing finished product and system capabilities; confirming fabrication, assembly, and installation process.
• Prepare product reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Provide engineering information by answering questions and requests.
• Maintain product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.
• Maintain system and product database by writing computer programs and entering data.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Education & Experience Requirements of the Design Engineer:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Entry-Level 1-5 years experience.
• Heavy haul trailer engineering experience a plus.
• Heavy equipment engineering experience a plus
• Must have advanced computer skills and be able to understand electronic processing.
• Technically proficient in Excel, and Design software systems.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.
• Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities.
• Must have a functional understanding of cost accounting.
• Must be an innovator and embrace lean enterprise principles and practices.
• Ability to quickly learn new tools, systems, etc.