Job Description

Design Engineer – Machine Design

This position offers full benefits, job stability, growth potential, a very positive work environment, bonus potential and, if needed, relocation assistance. It is a “perm” or “direct-hire” position.

We're seeking candidates with hands-on experience designing mechanical systems

IMPORTANT!! - If you are qualified for the position and interested in pursuing it, please answer the questions posed at the end of the description and send me your resume.

We're seeking a design engineer with hands-on mechanical experience and strong machine design fundamentals. The ideal candidate thrives in a manufacturing setting, collaborates well across teams, and takes pride in creating equipment that performs reliably in real-world conditions. This is a high-impact role where your work will directly influence the performance, reliability, and serviceability of complex mechanical systems.

Summary of Experience / Skills desired:

We need a self-driven and collaborative design professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings mechanical design to life through sound engineering and attention to detail.

• Machine design mindset – You understand how machines function and are assembled, and how design impacts reliability, performance, and serviceability.
• Detail-oriented and thorough – You produce accurate, clean designs with BOMs that support manufacturing and inventory control.
• Collaborative across teams – You're comfortable aligning with engineering, service, sales, and production to meet customer needs.
• Field-aware – You're willing and able to travel when needed to help resolve technical issues or validate product improvements.
• Efficient with tools and documentation – You work confidently with CAD, ERP, and PLM systems and maintain accurate technical records.

Duties :

• Create machine and component designs that are manufacturable, durable, and aligned with internal and customer specifications.
• Generate detailed part and assembly drawings, along with supporting BOMs and documentation.
• Collaborate with engineers, production, and service teams across multiple locations to maintain consistency and support product improvements.
• Interpret relevant standards and apply them in the design of safe, compliant systems.
• Support testing, prototyping, and troubleshooting of both new and legacy equipment.
• On occasion, travel to customer sites to assess field issues, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Participate in initiatives for cost reduction, reliability improvement, and performance enhancement.
• Enter and manage documentation and BOMs within ERP and PLM systems.
• Communicate cross-functionally with procurement, sales, assembly, and service.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline (or equivalent work experience).
• 3+ years of mechanical design experience in industrial machinery, equipment, or manufacturing systems is ideal, but there is flexibility for an exceptional candidate
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar tools.
• Understanding of mechanical systems, component selection, and materials.

IMPORTANT - IF INTERESTED AND QUALIFIED PLEASE ANSWER THE BELOW QUESTIONS AND SEND ME YOUR RESUME

1. Why are you looking for a new position?

2. What are your salary requirements in order to make a move? A ballpark range is fine and will be kept totally confidential

3. Are you open to commuting to the Waterloo / Cedar Falls area? If not, are you open to relocating?

4. Do you have experience in machine design? We are NOT looking for folks who have only component design experience – the strong electromechanical design knowledge is critical. (ex: Material handling, biomass handling, conveyors, and other capital equipment.

Please send your resume & answers to the above questions to:

sharper@hire-source.com

sharper(at)hire-source(dot)com

Your resume will be held with strict confidence and will NEVER be forwarded to any of our clients without your permission.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Work experience placement, Relocation, Relocation package,

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