Sustaining Design Engineer - CAD & Product Improvement

Stellar; Garner (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-sponsored continuing education

Potential for overnight travel

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Iowa is seeking a Sustaining Design Engineer to design and support components for their products. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and 1-3 years of experience in mechanical design or manufacturing. Key responsibilities include performing design calculations, creating 3D CAD models, and collaborating with engineering teams to enhance product efficiency. Proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks is preferred, along with strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in design or manufacturing of mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• Familiarity with FEA software and simulation results interpretation.
• Strong mathematics skills, including physics, trigonometry, and statistics.

Responsibilities

• Design components and assemblies for product improvement.
• Perform calculations and prepare specifications.
• Coordinate with other Engineers and Technicians.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft 365

Reading engineering drawings

Structural welding knowledge

Analytical skills

2D and 3D design software

Machine tool measurement

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

A leading manufacturing company in Iowa is seeking a Sustaining Design Engineer to design and support components for their products. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and 1-3 years of experience in mechanical design or manufacturing. Key responsibilities include performing design calculations, creating 3D CAD models, and collaborating with engineering teams to enhance product efficiency. Proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks is preferred, along with strong analytical skills.