Job Description

Senior Design Engineer – Heavy Industrial Product Development

Location: Waterloo, Iowa
Job Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time
Work Model: 100% Onsite
Compensation: $80,000 – $100,000 base + 10% bonus
Benefits: Full Benefits Package
Relocation: Not Offered
Openings: 3

HireNow Staffing is partnering with a well-established industrial manufacturer in Waterloo, Iowa, to hire multiple Senior Design Engineers to join a highly technical and collaborative engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced mechanical design engineer who enjoys developing complex products from concept through production in a heavy manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on design expertise, strong engineering judgment, and a proven ability to deliver durable, cost-effective products that meet demanding customer specifications.

Candidates must meet the required qualifications to be considered for interview.

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Design Engineer, you will play a central role in mechanical product development, including:

• Lead and execute engineering design projects based on customer needs, market trends, and competitive insights

• Design, evaluate, and improve mechanical systems using principles of mechanics, hydraulics, structural performance, and material science

• Develop feasibility studies, engineering test plans, and validation processes for new and existing products

• Research manufacturing methods, assembly approaches, and material selections to support scalable production

• Drive cost-effective design improvements through automation opportunities and process optimization

• Design or modify equipment and tools used in fabrication, assembly, or installation processes

• Ensure product integrity through prototype testing, design verification, and performance validation

• Prepare technical reports, engineering documentation, and product analysis based on detailed data collection

• Provide technical guidance to cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, and operations

• Maintain compliance with applicable engineering regulations, safety standards, and industry best practices

• Support engineering documentation and product data management systems

• Stay current on evolving design technologies, lean manufacturing principles, and industry advancements

Required Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)

To qualify for consideration, candidates must have:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering (required)

• 5+ years of progressive design engineering experience

• Heavy industrial manufacturing background (mandatory)

• Proven ability to deliver mechanical designs from concept through production

• Strong proficiency with design and engineering software tools

• Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with technical data

• Solid understanding of manufacturing economics, cost drivers, and design-to-cost principles

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams

• Ability to work fully onsite in Waterloo, IA

Preferred Qualifications (Highly Valued)

Standout candidates may also bring:

• Heavy haul trailer or trailer manufacturing design experience

• Heavy equipment engineering background

• Exposure to hydraulics-based systems and rugged mechanical applications

• Experience identifying lean or automation-driven improvements within manufacturing workflows

• Demonstrated innovative mindset and continuous improvement orientation

Compensation & Benefits

This role offers:

• Competitive base salary: $80,000 – $100,000

• Annual bonus target: 10%

• Full benefits package

• Stable long-term opportunity within an established engineering organization

• Collaborative team environment with strong technical leadership

HireNow Staffing Disclaimer

HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for this role. All candidate information is handled confidentially and evaluated against defined requirements. This job description outlines the general scope of responsibilities and qualifications. Duties may evolve based on client needs and business growth. Only candidates meeting the core qualifications will be considered for interview.

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