Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Lead Machinery Design

Ethos; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & |)

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Job summary

Ethos seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead a team of designers in creating mechanical products and systems that meet customer needs. You will collaborate with a group of engineers, plan projects, and guide design to cost-effective production.

You will apply mechanics, hydraulics, and materials knowledge to evaluate systems, develop manufacturing processes, and ensure quality through testing and documentation. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 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.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Cost accounting understanding

Electronic processing understanding

CAD/design software

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Ethos seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead a team of designers in creating mechanical products and systems that meet customer needs. You will collaborate with a group of engineers, plan projects, and guide design to cost-effective production.

You will apply mechanics, hydraulics, and materials knowledge to evaluate systems, develop manufacturing processes, and ensure quality through testing and documentation. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.