Sr. Innovation Design Engineer - Transparent Search Group

Job Title: Senior Innovation Design Engineer
Location: Waterloo, Iowa
Salary Range: $66,000 - $86,000 Annually

Exciting Opportunity:Are you a visionary engineer with a knack for transforming ideas into market-leading products? We are seeking a Senior Innovation Design Engineer to join our forward-thinking team in Waterloo, Iowa. This role offers the chance to lead the development of new product platforms by blending cutting-edge electrical and mechanical solutions into seamless electromechanical concepts.

Role Overview:As a Senior Innovation Design Engineer, you will be instrumental in advancing our product offerings through both technical acumen and strategic innovation. Working closely with the APQP Engineering/Innovation Manager and cross-functional teams, your efforts will focus on conceiving and executing project deliverables that meet or exceed our rigorous, innovative standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support the delivery of project and program milestones, balancing technical challenges with cost efficiency to achieve business and customer objectives.
• Conduct mechanical engineering analysis to enhance product functionality, reduce costs, boost performance, and streamline manufacturability.
• Spearhead innovative design initiatives, utilizing a mix of new and existing materials and technologies to create products ready for future markets.
• Collaborate across departments to brainstorm and refine product concepts, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Engage in detailed research to evaluate market, technical, economic, and manufacturing viability of new ideas.
• Design and refine electrical and mechanical systems, integrating your deep understanding of engineering principles and design software.
• Prepare comprehensive documentation, including design layouts, bills of materials, and technical drawings.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proficiency in CAD software, specifically Creo and Windchill, with a strong capability in model creation and data management.
• Solid foundation in various engineering analyses, including inertial calculations, tolerance analysis, spring stress analysis, and kinematic analysis.
• Understanding of GD&T, Six Sigma Design Tools, and mechanical principles crucial to product design.
• Experience in both DFMEA and PFMEA processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment, contributing to process reviews and product improvement discussions.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• A culture that thrives on innovation and excellence.
• Opportunities to lead projects that define the cutting edge of electromechanical product design.
• Support for professional development and continuous learning.

Apply Now:Elevate your career to the next level with us, where your expertise will directly influence the leading edge of innovation. If you are driven, inventive, and ready to shape the future of technology, apply today to join our team as a Senior Innovation Design Engineer.