Design Engineer I

Superior Ind; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (75% premium covered)

Dental and vision insurance

401K retirement account with 5% company match

Job summary

Superior Ind in Columbus, Nebraska seeks a Design Engineer II to lead the design and development of custom vibratory equipment. You will coordinate designs, perform testing, and provide engineering analysis throughout the product life cycle.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, has a strong mechanical aptitude, and is experienced in using CAD software like SolidWorks. The role includes benefits like medical insurance, paid vacation, and a 401K retirement account with matching.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of drafting standards, dimensioning, and tolerances.
• Experience in FEA simulation and interpretation.
• Strong mechanical knowledge of power relationships and structural analysis.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, design and detail custom vibratory equipment for the aggregate market.
• Perform testing and prototyping of new products.
• Complete bills of material accurately and on schedule.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Design analysis

CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoDesk Inventor)

Testing and prototyping

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoDesk Inventor

Job description

Job Description

As a Design Engineer II at Superior Industries, you'll play a key role in the design and development of custom vibratory equipment from concept to manufacturing. This role offers the opportunity to get hands‑on involvement in design analysis, testing, prototyping, and cross‑team collaboration — offering comprehensive engineering involvement in the product life cycle and impact on the aggregate industry.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, design and detail custom vibratory equipment for the aggregate market
• Design and detail custom vibratory equipment
• Perform testing and prototyping of new products
• Assist production teams and field teams in troubleshooting equipment issues
• Perform design analysis for components
• Complete bills of material
• Evaluate and implement design changes
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering or related education
• Thorough understanding of:
  • Drafting standards, dimensioning, and tolerances
  • Mechanical power relationships such as horse power, torque, speed, ratios
  • Shaft, bearing, and power transmission design and analysis
  • Strengths of materials and structural analysis
  • Motion and dynamics principles such as g-force and natural frequency
• Training and/or experience in using SolidWorks, AutoDesk Inventor, Au or similar 3D CAD software
• Training and/or experience in FEA simulation and interpretation
• Strong mechanical aptitude

Expectations of Employees

• Embrace Core Values: Serving Others, High Integrity, Strong Work Ethic, Culture of Opportunity & Long-Term Relationships
• Projects are functional, easily manufactured, and meet customer expectations
• Component design is completed according to schedule
• Design analysis, drawings, and bills of material are accurate
• Use SolidWorks, Windows-based, and Google-based programs effectively

Traits of Successful Employees

• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to complete tasks according to planned schedule
• Willingness to help out where needed

Employee Benefits

• Weekly paycheck
• Medical insurance — company covers 75% of premiums
• Dental and vision insurance
• Paid vacation
• 401K retirement account with 5% company match

*Must be authorized to work in the United States