Product Development Engineer

Company: Besser Company Department: Engineering Location: Sioux City, Iowa Posted: 09/04/2026 JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for the mechanical design, development, and improvements of new or existing products. Essential Functions Originates and/or develops designs for products relating to defined project specifications. Creates mechanical models and drawings of product line. Creates mechanical bill-of-materials of product design. Evaluates and resolves technical feasibility, design evaluation/optimization, and production issues. Responsible for meeting project costs/margins and target release dates. Understands lean manufacturing concepts and initiates process improvements to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Performs other duties as assigned. Job Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering preferred or bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years relevant experience. Experience: Three years of industry-related experience. Three years’ experience in SolidWorks. Skills and Abilities: Ability to clearly develop ideas in the form of working models and drawings. Must be familiar with a variety of manufacturing processes, materials, programming software, business systems, and Microsoft Office software programs. Strong verbal and written communications skills. Responsibilities: Requires occasional travel.