Mechanical Design Engineer - Machine Design

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 :

Requirements :

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.