Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Design Engineer

Location: Waterloo, Iowa

Salary Range: $85,000 $100,000

Design the Future. Build What Matters.

Our client seeks a creative and driven Design Engineer to join our growing Engineering team in Waterloo, Iowa. In this high-impact role, youll play a key part in shaping the next generation of our products, taking concepts from initial sketch to functional reality. Youll lead multiple early-stage product development projects, translating customer needs into innovative, manufacturable solutions.

As a core contributor in the product lifecycle, youll collaborate across departments, from prototype through testing, refinement, and final handoff to operations. If you're a problem solver who thrives in fast-paced environments and loves turning complex ideas into tangible results, we want to hear from you.

What Youll Do:

Lead Design Projects: Own and manage 37 active product development initiatives at varying stages, from concept through to production.

Develop & Refine Concepts: Use advanced CAD tools to bring innovative ideas to life, focusing on functionality, manufacturability, and performance.

Solve Engineering Challenges: Apply critical thinking to troubleshoot design issues, evaluate alternatives, and optimize solutions.

Ensure Compliance & Quality: Design products that meet all internal standards and external regulations, with complete and accurate documentation for ISO quality compliance.

Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, operations, and prototyping teams to support builds, testing, and integration.

Execute with Precision: Create detailed models, drawings, and reports; review technical data for accuracy and completeness.

Support Testing & Validation: Perform worst-case analysis, support prototype testing, and apply findings to improve final designs.

What You Bring:

Education:

Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field (required).

Experience:

Minimum of 4 years of experience in design engineering, focusing on new product development.

Experience in motion control or motion system design is highly preferred.

Hands-on familiarity with manufacturing ERP systems and design documentation processes.

Skills & Competencies:

Advanced CAD proficiency (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar).

Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical reporting and cross-team coordination.

Ability to juggle time-sensitive projects while maintaining attention to detail.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Electrical design experience or coursework is a plus.

Why Join Us?

This is more than just a design roleits an opportunity to lead meaningful innovation from the ground up.

Youll work on cutting-edge designs, partner with forward-thinking colleagues, and see your work come to life in real-world applications.

If you're ready to make a measurable impact in a collaborative and inventive environment, were ready to welcome you aboard.

Full-time