Design Engineer

About the role

Are you an engineer who enjoys creating new products, testing ideas, and seeing your designs become reality? We're looking for a Design Engineer who is passionate about product development, innovation, and continuous improvement. This role offers a unique opportunity to move beyond traditional design work and play a key role in research & development, prototyping, product testing, and new product launches. You'll work closely with leadership, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions from initial concept through production, helping shape the future of our products and technology.

Why Join Us?

• Work on new product development and innovation initiatives
• Participate in hands-on prototyping, testing, and product validation
• Influence products from concept through production launch
• Collaborate directly with leadership and key decision-makers
• See your ideas quickly move from concept to reality
• Join a growing organization that values creativity, engineering expertise, and continuous improvement
• Make a visible impact on products used across multiple industries

Responsibilities

Product Design & Development

• Design and develop new products, equipment, and mechanical solutions that meet customer and market needs
• Create and maintain 3D models, assemblies, detailed drawings, and engineering documentation
• Lead projects through concept development, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing implementation
• Support product enhancements, value engineering, and cost-reduction initiatives

Research & Development

• Participate in R&D activities focused on new technologies, materials, and product innovations
• Design, build, and evaluate prototypes to validate concepts and optimize performance
• Research emerging materials, components, and manufacturing techniques
• Identify opportunities to expand product offerings and improve existing designs

Engineering Analysis & Testing

• Perform engineering calculations and design analysis on components, assemblies, and welded structures
• Develop and execute testing plans to verify product performance, durability, and reliability
• Analyze test results and implement design improvements
• Ensure products meet safety, quality, and performance requirements

Manufacturing & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Leadership teams throughout the development process
• Conduct design-for-manufacturing reviews and support production launches
• Develop and maintain bills of materials (BOMs)
• Assist with product costing, project scheduling, and implementation planning

Continuous Improvement

• Maintain engineering documentation, test reports, and design records
• Support quality, efficiency, and process improvement initiatives
• Provide technical expertise and problem-solving support across the organization

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
• 4+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with CAD software such as:
  • SolidWorks
  • Autodesk Inventor
  • AutoCAD
• Experience working with ERP systems
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

Preferred

• Experience with sheet metal fabrication, welding, hydraulics, plastics, or related manufacturing processes
• Background in prototype development and product testing
• Project management experience with multiple concurrent projects
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

What We're Looking For

We're seeking an engineer who is curious, innovative, and hands-on. The ideal candidate enjoys solving technical challenges, building prototypes, testing ideas, and working collaboratively to bring new products to market. You'll thrive in an environment where creativity is encouraged, initiative is valued, and engineers have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the future of the business.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $40.00 – $57.00/hr. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Schedule

This is a fully onsite position in North Sioux City, SD.