Product Design Engineer

SPCareers Ottumwa, IA $40.00 - $43.00 hourly Fulltime

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Summary

Entry-level mechanical design support, troubleshooting, and product validation for production lines, with CAD-based design improvements and testing. 1st shift, occasional overtime, and a mix of office and shop-floor work; requires a bachelor's degree and 0-2 years' experience.

Highlights

Shift
1st shift, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Overtime Pay
Occasional overtime may be required
Experience
Entry-level to early-career; 0-2 years experience; CAD 1-2 years; troubleshooting 2+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering, or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Product Design Engineer
Client: Heavy Machine Manufacturing Company
Location: Ottumwa, IA 52501
Duration: 24 Months (Possibility of Extension/Conversion)
Shift: 1st Shift (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)


Job Summary

Entry-level product engineering role focused on mechanical design support, troubleshooting, and product validation for production lines (Windrower Platform), with strong involvement in design improvements and testing.

Key Responsibilities
• Support mechanical design and troubleshooting for production line
• Evaluate and improve design solutions for cost, quality, and performance
• Execute product validation and verification (V&V) activities
• Analyze engineering requirements and specifications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, suppliers, manufacturing)
• Document design decisions, analysis, and test results
• Assist in prototype development and implementation of design changes
• Support continuous improvement initiatives

Core Duties
• Mechanical design support (CAD-based)
• Product testing & validation (V&V)
• Troubleshooting production/design issues
• Engineering documentation & reporting
• Cross-functional coordination
• Process and product improvement

Work Environment / Role Nature
• Mix of office (design) and shop-floor support
• Collaboration-heavy engineering team environment
• May require occasional overtime for production support
• Exposure to assembly line and manufacturing processes

Required Skills
• Mechanical design (Creo or similar CAD tools) - 1-2 years
• Problem-solving & troubleshooting - 2+ years
• Engineering fundamentals (design, testing, analysis) - 1-2 years
• Communication & teamwork - 2+ years
• Product testing & validation - 1+ year

Preferred Skills
• Product Verification & Validation (V&V)
• Assembly line processes & documentation
• Weld processes & documentation
• SAP
• Excel & PowerPoint

Technical Exposure Areas
• CAD / Engineering tools - 1-2 years
• Engineering specifications & analysis - 1-2 years
• EPDP / product development lifecycle - 1+ year exposure

Education / Experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical / Agricultural Engineering (or equivalent)
• Entry-level to early-career (0-2 years experience)

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