Job Title: Design Engineer

Location: Waterloo, Iowa

Salary: $70-90K plus bonus

Job Summary: The Design Engineer will design, develop and support products through the product life cycle. From concept, through production and customer support. The Design Engineer will be responsible for developing the appropriate tools, controls, equipment, fixtures and processes used in manufacturing of new products.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop multiple design solutions and CAD layouts to determine ideal design for new and existing products.
• Performs engineering calculations required to meet goals and expectations.
• Develop, determine, contribute and/or provide internal & external specifications.
• Prepare accurate, complete and detailed Bill of Materials, part, weldment and assembly drawings.
• Manages multiple projects and Engineering Change Notices.
• Contributes and/or determines processes involved in product development, i.e. prototyping, testing, and tooling.
• Provides project and documentation support.

Education & Experience:

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or another related engineering discipline.
• Experience in Agricultural equipment design or Farm Equipment design is required.
• Minimum 2 years of design and manufacturing experience.
• Strong experience and knowledge level of a 3-D CAD program. Autodesk Inventor & Vault preferred. Other programs such as Catia, Pro-E, Solid Works or Solid Edge will be considered.
• Prior product development project coordination.
• Prior experience in designing, operating and using agricultural equipment along with general farming operations.
• Prior work experience developing and supporting product and design support documentation, i.e., Product Manuals, Department standards.
• Proficiency with written, verbal, presentation, and telephone communications skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft products including Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, Power Point, etc.