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Innovation Design Engineer

SIMPLY STAFFED
Waterloo, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/6/2026 CLOSED ON 4/5/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Innovation Design Engineer position at SIMPLY STAFFED?

Job Summary of the Design Engineer: 
The Design Engineer will play a critical role in shaping the future of product lines by creating innovative designs. The Design Engineer will lead technology development and design ownership of all product lines, as well as R&D of product lines. Collaborate with a cross-functional team to communicate product specifications, standard requirements, design, and design changes for engineering and manufacturing.
Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Design Engineer:

  • Lead technology development and design ownership of custom-made product lines and R&D on additional product lines.
  • Collaborate with a cross-functional team to communicate product specifications, standard requirements, design, and design changes for engineering and manufacturing to assure realization of customer requests.
  • Implement engineering best practices, review new standards, and identify gaps.
  • Develop concepts for new products, matching market requirements, and establish a competitive edge.
  • Reviews complete technical documentation package to validate product performance against customer requirements and suggests modifications or develops new design where required.
  • Selects components and assemblies to ensure compliance with project specifications.
  • Develop a comprehensive proposal for the custom design of products to meet or exceed customer requirements.
  • Ensure customer satisfaction, accuracy, and timeliness of customer documentation.

Education & Experience Requirements of the Design Engineer:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related Engineering discipline is required.
  • 1-5 years of demonstrated success in design engineering or new product development experience is required.
  • Innovation and R&D experience.
  • Electrical/electronics engineering experience is preferred.

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