waypointjobs

Sterling St James LLC

Principal Design Engineer

waterloo, IA

Check who can apply and the requirements below before continuing.

About this opportunity

Sterling St James LLC lists this Principal Design Engineer opportunity in waterloo, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Job Title: Senior Design Engineer

Location: Waterloo, Iowa

Salary: $80-100K plus 10% bonus

Job Summary of the Senior Design Engineer: The Senior Design Engineer will collaborate with a team of up to 10 Design Engineers responsible for designing mechanical products and systems, resulting in a finished product that meets the needs and expectations of the customer.

Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Senior Design Engineer:

Plan and complete engineering projects by studying customer requirements, market demand, and competitors’ products; scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.

Evaluate mechanical systems and products by designing and conducting research programs; applying principles of mechanics, hydraulics, and materials.

Confirm system and product capabilities by designing feasibility and testing methods; testing properties.

Develop mechanical products by studying customer requirements; researching and testing manufacturing and assembly methods and materials, and soliciting observations from operators.

Develop manufacturing processes, focusing on cost reduction and process improvement by designing and modifying equipment for fabricating, building, assembling, and installing components.

Assure system and product quality by designing testing methods; testing finished product and system capabilities; confirming fabrication, assembly, and installation process.

Prepare product reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.

Provide engineering information by answering questions and requests.

Maintain product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.

Maintain system and product database by writing computer programs and entering data.

Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Education & Experience Requirements of the Senior Design Engineer :

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering required.

Senior-level/experienced Engineer with 5+ years experience.

Heavy haul trailer engineering experience a plus.

Heavy equipment engineering experience a plus

Must have advanced computer skills and be able to understand electronic processing.

Technically proficient in Excel, and Design software systems.

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.

Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities.

Must have a functional understanding of cost accounting.

Must be an innovator and embrace lean enterprise principles and practices.

Ability to quickly learn new tools, systems, etc.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

Worksite address

waterloo, IA, 50702, US

Who can apply

Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.

Ready for your next step?Apply on the official website
Apply on WhatJobs ↗

Explore related searches

Current related jobs

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)

WhatJobs

Space Systems Mechanical Engineer

laurel, MD

See pay details in description

Description Do you want to design and build unique space structures and spacecraft for NASA missions that enable groundbreaking scientific disco…

Listing review due 2026-10-06View job

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)

WhatJobs

System Security Engineer

laurel, MD

See pay details in description

Description Are you looking for an opportunity to utilize your technical skills to solve complex, real-world problems? If so, we're looking …

Listing review due 2026-10-06View job

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)

WhatJobs

Advanced Reentry Mission Engineer

laurel, MD

See pay details in description

Description Are you interested in hypersonic and reentry system design and prototyping? Do you want to make contributions to next generation …

Listing review due 2026-10-06View job

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)

WhatJobs

Thermal and EO/IR Modeling and Simulation Engineer

laurel, MD

See pay details in description

Description Are you looking for a unique opportunity to impact significant advances to the nation's groundbreaking integrated air and missile de…

Listing review due 2026-10-06View job

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)

WhatJobs

Network Effects Engineer

laurel, MD

See pay details in description

Description Do you want to perform advanced research, development, and test & evaluation of communications systems and network technologies that…

Listing review due 2026-10-06View job

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)

WhatJobs

System Realization and Resilience Engineer

laurel, MD

See pay details in description

Description Are you passionate about applying system engineering principles to influence the development and resilience of future strategic weap…

Listing review due 2026-10-06View job