Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Lead Innovations

Sterling St James LLC; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling St James LLC in Waterloo, Iowa seeks a Senior Design Engineer to join a team of up to 10 engineers. You will design mechanical products and systems to meet customer needs, plan projects, and drive testing and optimization efforts.

The position emphasizes cost-aware manufacturing methods and continuous improvement. The incumbent will apply mechanics, hydraulics, and materials principles to evaluate systems, confirm capabilities, and document results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering is required.
• Senior-level/experienced engineer with 5+ years of experience.
• Heavy haul trailer engineering experience is a plus.
• Heavy equipment engineering experience is a plus.
• Must have advanced computer skills and understand electronic processing.
• Proficiency with Excel and design software systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and complete engineering projects by studying customer requirements and scheduling work.
• Evaluate mechanical systems by designing research programs and applying mechanics.
• Confirm capabilities by designing feasibility tests and testing properties.
• Develop products by researching manufacturing and assembly methods.
• Improve manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment.
• Assure quality by designing testing methods and validating fabrication.
• Prepare product reports by analyzing information and trends.
• Provide engineering information by answering questions and requests.
• Maintain product database by writing programs and entering data.
• Maintain knowledge by attending workshops and readings.
• Contribute to team effort by achieving related results.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Design software

Communication skills

Automation understanding

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Excel

Job description

Sterling St James LLC in Waterloo, Iowa seeks a Senior Design Engineer to join a team of up to 10 engineers. You will design mechanical products and systems to meet customer needs, plan projects, and drive testing and optimization efforts.

The position emphasizes cost-aware manufacturing methods and continuous improvement. The incumbent will apply mechanics, hydraulics, and materials principles to evaluate systems, confirm capabilities, and document results.