Design Engineer

Job Title: Design Engineer
Location: Waterloo, Iowa
Salary: $70-85K

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:
Bachelors 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.