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Design Engineer

Roto-Rooter Corporation
West Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/28/2026

Roto-Rooter Corporation is looking for a Design Engineer who will be responsible for the development of new equipment, design changes on current equipment, CAD drawings, project planning along with other duties that may arise throughout duration of their employment.

Responsibilities:
· Product and process specifications: Develops, creates, and modifies specifications of components, subassemblies, and manufacturing processes and equipment. Verifies engineering standards and guidelines are applied correctly. Capable of reviewing and translating requirements of internal and external specifications.
· Problem-solving: Provide technical leadership and support the team through systematic problem-solving.
· Troubleshooting design and process issues during development or manufacturing using applicable methodologies.
· Estimation and Reporting: Provides estimates for completion of assigned tasks and reports own progress.
· Concept development: Translates requirements (internal/external) into initial concept design for the manufacturing process. Ensures the best concepts are selected with respect to project objectives (cost, performance, quality, lead time, and risk).
· Build relationships: Builds and maintains relationships with key customers, suppliers, and knowledge institutes as related to job duties.
· Design review: Participates in design reviews throughout the new product development cycle and provides feedback and direction within the field of expertise.

Requirements
· Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or equivalent. Current students will be considered.
· Minimum 1-3 years of relevant experience in manufacturing process design or currently enrolled in Engineering program within a post-secondary institution.
· CAD experience required
· Working knowledge and application of Lean Manufacturing principles and tools such as 5S, Kaizen, VSM, and others.
· Technical aptitude in hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, and mechanical systems.
· Excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal)
· Strong leadership and people skills
· Demonstrated problem-solving ability
· Data-driven ability to make timely decisions

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan

Location:

  • West Des Moines, IA 50265 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $75,000

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