Sustaining Engineering Manager — Heavy Equipment

Accounting Search; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Accounting Search is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead sustaining product platforms in Waterloo, IA. The role focuses on maintenance, design optimization, and cost reduction while partnering with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Warranty, and Customer Service.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical engineering expertise, hands-on leadership, and a track record in resolving production challenges and implementing engineering changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in heavy-haul trailers, heavy equipment, or fabricated mobile equipment preferred.
• Previous engineering leadership or team management experience.
• Strong background in mechanical design, structural applications, hydraulics, and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency with CAD software, Microsoft Excel, and engineering data management systems.
• Experience with engineering change management, design reviews, BOMs, and technical drawing documentation.
• Familiarity with design-for-manufacturability, cost-reduction initiatives, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of product design engineers responsible for existing product platforms and production support.
• Establish engineering priorities and allocate resources based on production requirements, product improvements, cost-reduction opportunities, and field performance.
• Collaborate with other engineering managers to maintain consistent engineering standards, processes, and design practices across the product portfolio.
• Provide hands‑on technical guidance and engineering oversight while remaining actively engaged in day‑to‑day operations.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical design

CAD software

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Design for manufacturability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Excel

Engineering data management systems

Job description

Accounting Search is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead sustaining product platforms in Waterloo, IA. The role focuses on maintenance, design optimization, and cost reduction while partnering with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Warranty, and Customer Service.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical engineering expertise, hands-on leadership, and a track record in resolving production challenges and implementing engineering changes.