Manufacturing / Design Engineer

Our client is a growing manufacturer of construction, agricultural, and industrial products. They are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing/Design Engineer to lead new product design for their construction equipment line, with a focus on machined and fabricated components. This is a true design role, where you will see your work go from concept to finished product built in-house.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Lead Engineer, you will join a small, collaborative engineering team of three. Your time will be focused primarily on new product development, with the remainder spent supporting the production floor and collaborating with the team. As part of a close-knit company of about 30 people, you will have visibility, influence, and the opportunity to make a real impact on the business. This role is fully focused on engineering, with no sales responsibilities.

A typical week: about 60% new product design and development, 25% production support, and 15% team meetings and brainstorming.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Research, design, and develop new products for the construction equipment line, with an emphasis on machined and fabricated components
• Complete hands-on development and testing of concepts and prototypes
• Create and maintain bills of materials (BOMs) for new products in the company’s ERP system
• Provide manufacturing and quality documentation to support production
• Support the production team with engineering-related issues on the shop floor
• Support facility and equipment maintenance and upgrades
• Help maintain and organize the company’s CAD database
• Attend occasional trade shows and customer job sites (optional)

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• 2–5+ years of mechanical design or engineering experience
• BS degree in engineering or a related field; candidates with a two-year degree and strong relevant experience will also be considered
• Proven mechanical design capability, ideally with machined parts and metal fabrication
• Ability to design with efficient manufacturing processes in mind
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, including metal fabrication and CNC machining
• SolidWorks experience preferred; experience with Inventor, Creo, or similar 3D CAD platforms will be considered
• Experience creating BOMs in an ERP system (Acumatica a plus)
• Familiarity with SolidWorks PDM or a similar CAD data management tool is a plus
• A bias for action, integrity, and strong communication and organizational skills

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE

• Design-focused work: Spend most of your time creating new products, not buried in paperwork or sales calls.
• See your designs come to life: Products are manufactured in-house, so you can walk out to the floor and see your work being built.
• Flexible schedule: Core hours of 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with the flexibility to start earlier or stay later.
• Shorter Fridays: Leave at noon on Fridays during summer hours, and generally at 3 p.m. on Fridays the rest of the year.
• Family-oriented culture: A small, supportive team that values flexibility for family commitments and enjoys team activities together.
• Minimal travel: Trade-show and job-site travel is optional.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Profit sharing
• 401(k) with a 100% company match on up to 4% of pay
• Health, vision, and disability insurance
• Paid vacation and six paid holidays