Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Lean & Heavy-Haul Focus

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

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.