Innovative Mechanical Design Engineer

Sterling St James LLC; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% bonus

Job summary

Sterling St James LLC in Waterloo, Iowa is seeking a Design Engineer to design mechanical products and systems that meet customer needs. The role involves collaborating with a team of engineers to deliver finished products and to support ongoing project development.

The responsibilities include evaluating systems, designing feasibility tests, developing manufacturing processes for cost reduction, and ensuring quality through testing and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Entry-Level 1-5 years experience considered.
• Strong computer skills and ability to understand electronic processing.

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, 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.

Skills

Excel

Design software

Analytical skills

Lean principles

Cost accounting understanding

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Design software systems

Job description

Sterling St James LLC in Waterloo, Iowa is seeking a Design Engineer to design mechanical products and systems that meet customer needs. The role involves collaborating with a team of engineers to deliver finished products and to support ongoing project development.

The responsibilities include evaluating systems, designing feasibility tests, developing manufacturing processes for cost reduction, and ensuring quality through testing and documentation.