Design Engineer, Product
Job Title: Design Engineer, Product
Location: Avoca, IA
Salary Compensation: $26 - 40 per hour | $54,500 - $83,000 annually (Salary commensurate with experience.)
Work Location: On-Site Only (Not remote or hybrid)
Job Type: Direct Hire
Industry: Manufacturing
Company Size: 100-500 million in annual revenue
Keys to Job: BS or Associate degree in Mechanical/Electrical Design or Engineering Technology + 3-5 years experience; advanced proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD; strong understanding of mobile electrification systems; ability to create detailed technical drawings and layouts; excellent communication for customer/sales collaboration; knowledge of regulatory codes (UL, NEC, NFPA); problem-solving for custom designs and ECOs.
To excel as a Product Design Engineer, we are looking for a talented technical expert who can offer specialized product support and unique design solutions for our engineering and sales teams. This role involves transforming customer needs into practical, manufacturable designs while advising on product features, specifications, and execution. Responsibilities
- Assess and align customer design requirements with project objectives in partnership with sales teams.
- Develop detailed drawings, layouts, schematics, and proposals utilizing SolidWorks and AutoCAD/Draftsight.
- Create designs that match existing manufacturing processes and facilities based on equipment and performance specifications.
- Handle Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), address corrective actions, and resolve design obstacles.
- Participate in design reviews with sales, manufacturing, and quality teams to deliver custom solutions.
- Provide engineering assistance on-site, conduct inspections, and support commissioning activities.
- Interpret and adhere to relevant industry standards and codes such as UL, NEC, and NFPA.
- Revise existing designs as necessary to enhance product quality and minimize recurring issues.
- Develop specialized knowledge in assigned product lines over time and assist in testing and analyzing results.
Qualifications
- Associate degree in Mechanical Design, Electrical Design, or Engineering Technology, with 3–5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proficient in AutoCAD (2018 or newer) and SolidWorks.
- Comprehensive understanding of mobile electrification systems in industrial and commercial settings.
- Strong communication skills to articulate technical requirements to internal teams and clients.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
This job mainly involves office work with frequent sitting, computer usage, and occasional walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching. Employees should be able to lift up to 25 pounds regularly. Close vision is required. The work environment is typically quiet, although visiting production or testing areas may necessitate wearing PPE like safety glasses and steel-toe shoes. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities. While this position does not have direct supervisory duties, it provides technical guidance and leadership to designer-level team members.
