Waterloo, IA
$75,000.00 - $100,000.00
Senior Design Engineer
Job Title: Lead Design Engineer
Location: Waterloo, IA
Salary: $75-100K plus bonus
Job Summary:
The Lead Design Engineer will play a vital role as a member of our Engineering team. Working in collaboration with a group of design engineers, you will be responsible for creating mechanical products and systems that meet our customers' needs and expectations.
Qualifications:
- Plan and complete engineering projects based on customer requirements.
- Evaluate mechanical systems and products by conducting research and applying mechanics, hydraulics, and materials principles.
- Create and implement testing methods to ensure the capabilities of systems and products.
- Design mechanical products according to customer specifications.
- Develop manufacturing processes, focusing on cost reduction and process improvement.
- Ensure system and product quality through the design of testing methods.
- Generate comprehensive product reports by analyzing and summarizing data.
- Provide engineering information and support to stakeholders.
- Maintain compliance with government regulations to preserve product and company reputation.
- Manage system and product database through diligent data entry and computer programming.
Responsibilities:
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
- Experience in heavy equipment, heavy haul, heavy trailer, tractor, farming, or agriculture engineering design is a plus.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience.
- Proficiency in Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
- Experience in designing welding steel structures, steel, and hydraulics.
- Previous experience in perimeter design modeling work.
- Track record of significant contributions to design projects.
- Advanced computer skills, including Excel and Design software systems.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Analytical and technical skills to understand business practices and suggest automation opportunities.
- Familiarity with cost accounting.
- Adaptability and willingness to adopt lean enterprise principles.
- Ability to quickly grasp new tools and systems.
- Problem-solving mindset and proactive approach.
Salary: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00