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Job Title: Senior Design Engineer

Location: Waterloo, Iowa

Salary: $75-100K plus bonus

Job Summary of the Senior Design Engineer:

The Senior Design Engineer will work as a valued member of the Engineering team. This job will work with a team of design engineers responsible for designing mechanical products and systems resulting in a finished product that meets the needs and expectations of their customers

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Qualifications of Senior Design Engineer:

• Plan and complete engineering projects according to customer requirements.
• Evaluate mechanical systems and products by designing and conducting research; applying principles of mechanics, hydraulics, and materials.
• Design feasibility and testing methods to confirm system and product capabilities.
• Develop mechanical products according to customer requirements.
• Develop manufacturing processes, focusing on cost reduction and process improvement by designing and modifying equipment for fabricating, building, assembling, and installing components.
• Assure system and product quality by designing testing methods.
• Prepare product reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Provide engineering information by answering questions and requests.
• Maintain product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.
• Maintain system and product database by writing computer programs and entering data.

Responsibilities of the Senior Design Engineer:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Heavy equipment, heavy haul or heavy trailer, tractor, farming or agriculture engineering design experience a plus.
• 6+ years experience.
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience
• Design of welding steel structures, steel design, hydraulics design.
• Modeling perimeter design work experience
• Experience with design projects where you have made significant contributions to an overall scope.
• Must have advanced computer skills and be able to understand electronic processing. Technically proficient in Excel, and Design software systems.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.
• Possess, analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities.
• Must have a functional understanding of cost accounting.
• Must be an innovator and embrace lean enterprise principles and practices.
• Ability to quickly learn new tools, systems, etc.
• Ability to not only identify problems but also take action towards solving them.

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