What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Design Engineer position at iLocatum?
Job Title: Senior Design Engineer
Location: Waterloo, Iowa
Salary: $80-100K plus 10% bonus
Job Summary of the Senior Design Engineer: The Senior Design Engineer will collaborate with a team of up to 10 Design Engineers responsible for designing mechanical products and systems, resulting in a finished product that meets the needs and expectations of the customer.
Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Senior Design Engineer:
Location: Waterloo, Iowa
Salary: $80-100K plus 10% bonus
Job Summary of the Senior Design Engineer: The Senior Design Engineer will collaborate with a team of up to 10 Design Engineers responsible for designing mechanical products and systems, resulting in a finished product that meets the needs and expectations of the customer.
Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Senior Design Engineer:
- Plan and complete engineering projects by studying customer requirements, market demand, and competitors' products; scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.
- Evaluate mechanical systems and products by designing and conducting research programs; applying principles of mechanics, hydraulics, and materials.
- Confirm system and product capabilities by designing feasibility and testing methods; testing properties.
- Develop mechanical products by studying customer requirements; researching and testing manufacturing and assembly methods and materials, and soliciting observations from operators.
- Develop manufacturing processes, focusing on cost reduction and process improvement by designing and modifying equipment for fabricating, building, assembling, and installing components.
- Assure system and product quality by designing testing methods; testing finished product and system capabilities; confirming fabrication, assembly, and installation process.
- Prepare product reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
- Provide engineering information by answering questions and requests.
- Maintain product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.
- Maintain system and product database by writing computer programs and entering data.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
- Senior-level/experienced Engineer with 5 years experience.
- Heavy haul trailer engineering experience a plus.
- Heavy equipment engineering experience a plus
- Must have advanced computer skills and be able to understand electronic processing.
- Technically proficient in Excel, and Design software systems.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.
- Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities.
- Must have a functional understanding of cost accounting.
- Must be an innovator and embrace lean enterprise principles and practices.
- Ability to quickly learn new tools, systems, etc.
Salary : $80,000 - $100,000