Senior Design Engineer

Zaddy Solutions; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Zaddy Solutions in Waterloo, Iowa is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to lead a team of design engineers in delivering mechanical products and systems that meet customer needs. You will collaborate on projects from requirements through testing and optimization.

The role emphasizes hands-on design, process improvement, cost reduction, and maintaining compliance with regulations, with a focus on innovation and lean practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 5+ years experience in engineering.
• Heavy haul trailer engineering experience a plus.
• Heavy equipment engineering experience a plus.
• Advanced computer skills and understanding of electronic processing.
• Proficient in Excel and design software systems.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication.
• Analytical and technical skills for business practice and automation opportunities.
• Understanding of cost accounting.
• Innovator with lean enterprise principles.
• Able to quickly learn new tools and systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and complete engineering projects by studying requirements, demand, and competitors.
• Evaluate mechanical systems by designing and researching using mechanics, hydraulics, materials.
• Design feasibility and testing methods; test properties.
• Develop mechanical products by researching manufacturing and assembly methods.
• Design and modify equipment for fabricating and assembling components.
• Assure quality by designing testing methods and validating processes.
• Prepare product reports by analyzing information and trends.
• Provide engineering information by answering questions.
• Maintain product and company reputation by complying with regulations.
• Maintain database by writing programs and entering data.
• Maintain professional knowledge by attending workshops and networking.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results.

Skills

5+ years experience

Advanced computer skills

Excel

Design software

Communication skills

Lean principles

Cost accounting

Quick learner

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Senior Design Engineer

Location: Waterloo, Iowa

Salary: $80-100K plus 10% bonus

Job Summary of the Senior Design Engineer: The Senior Design Engineer will collaborate with a team of up to 10 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 Senior 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 Senior Design Engineer:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Senior-level/experienced Engineer with 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.