R&D Engineer — Growth, Training & Innovation

Dee Zee, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Dee Zee, Inc. in Des Moines, IA seeks a Research & Development Engineer to design and develop products for Dee Zee and customers. You will lead design activities from concept through launch, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet quality, cost, weight, and timing targets.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year in mechanical engineering or related field, strong CAD skills, and understands DFMA. This full-time position offers growth through our collaborative, process-driven environment in

Qualifications

• 1+ year of mechanical engineering or related experience preferred; internship or entry level considered.
• Ability to follow quality system standards.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated computer literacy.
• Demonstrated engineering aptitude.
• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical or related Engineering field required.

Responsibilities

• Follow established product development processes to ensure products meet customer and internal requirements.
• Lead product design activities from concept through launch.
• Partner with MP&L to support shipping, transit, and product launch readiness.
• Plan and manage project targets for quality, cost, weight and timing throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Support the planning phase of product development.
• Apply DFMA principles to support efficient manufacturing processes and tooling.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams, customers, suppliers and production personnel to support product development initiatives.
• Collaborate with Purchasing to define supply chain requirements and material specifications.
• Develop product design strategies that achieve performance objectives while identifying potential failure modes and special characteristics.
• Develop validation and verification plans to confirm product performance and compliance with requirements.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Quality systems

Teamwork

CAD software

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or related Engineering field

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Dee Zee, Inc. in Des Moines, IA seeks a Research & Development Engineer to design and develop products for Dee Zee and customers. You will lead design activities from concept through launch, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet quality, cost, weight, and timing targets.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year in mechanical engineering or related field, strong CAD skills, and understands DFMA. This full-time position offers growth through our collaborative, process-driven environment in