Senior Mechanical Design Engineer — Lean, Automation & Innovation

Job Juncture; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Juncture in Waterloo, IA is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to collaborate with a team of up to 10 design engineers, designing mechanical products and systems to meet customer needs and expectations.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, 5+ years of experience, proficiency in Excel and CAD/design software, and the ability to develop manufacturing processes and improve costs while maintaining quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 5+ years experience as a Senior Engineer is required.
• Heavy haul trailer and heavy equipment design experience is a plus.
• Advanced computer skills and understanding of electronic processing are required.
• Proficiency in Excel and design software systems is expected.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills are essential.

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 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.

Skills

Team collaboration

Project planning

Analytical thinking

Lean principles

Cost awareness

Communications

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Excel

Job description

Job Juncture in Waterloo, IA is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to collaborate with a team of up to 10 design engineers, designing mechanical products and systems to meet customer needs and expectations.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, 5+ years of experience, proficiency in Excel and CAD/design software, and the ability to develop manufacturing processes and improve costs while maintaining quality.