Mechanical Design Engineer — CAD, Analysis & Prototyping

Henderson Products Inc.; Manchester (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Work-from-home opportunities

Benefits package

Job summary

Henderson Products Inc. in Iowa seeks an Engineer to develop configurable CAD models, documentation, and truck package layouts. You should have 3-5 years of design experience including some structural analysis and design for manufacturing.

This role focuses on continuous improvement of engineering processes to deliver high-quality shop-floor documentation for a customized product. You will communicate design intent, perform troubleshooting with shop floor personnel, and participate in prototype

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field required.
• 3-5 years design experience with solids-based CAD tools and basic stress analysis.
• 3-5 years ERP/MRP experience in low volume/high mix environments.
• Mechanical aptitude with root cause analysis capability.
• MS Office proficiency (Excel/Word) and manufacturing software knowledge.
• Strong organizational, detail, and follow-up skills.
• Proven leadership ability to guide others without direct authority.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with hydraulically driven equipment and electrical control systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Project management of new product development projects.
• Create and maintain detailed part, assembly, and truck layout drawings.
• Develop and maintain item master, BOMs, descriptions, and routings.
• Support sales on bid requests including cost estimates and design input liaison.
• Select materials and purchased items in collaboration with multiple departments.

Skills

CAD design tools

Structural analysis

Root cause analysis

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Related Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Word

Job description

Henderson Products Inc. in Iowa seeks an Engineer to develop configurable CAD models, documentation, and truck package layouts. You should have 3-5 years of design experience including some structural analysis and design for manufacturing.

This role focuses on continuous improvement of engineering processes to deliver high-quality shop-floor documentation for a customized product. You will communicate design intent, perform troubleshooting with shop floor personnel, and participate in prototype