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10d ago

Manager of Product Design Engineering

Biosource Recruiting Waterloo, IA

Waterloo, IA

10d ago

$80k - $90k/yr Full time Manager Cad Design Design

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Job Description

The Product Design Engineering Manager leads a team of product design engineers focused on sustaining and improving production and in-market product offerings. This role emphasizes product architecture ownership, engineering change leadership, and ensuring designs remain manufacturable, cost-effective, compliant, and scalable.

Role Overview

You will oversee engineering execution for sustaining engineering, product changes, and platform evolution (non-NPD). The position includes prioritizing engineering work based on production needs, product improvement goals, cost-reduction initiatives, and field feedback. Collaboration is central, with frequent on-site engagement in Waterloo, Iowa to support issues across design, quality, and manufacturability.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, develop, and manage a team of product design engineers supporting production and in-market products.
Own product architectures, standards, and design intent across heavy haul trailer platforms.
Prioritize and assign engineering work based on production needs, product improvements, cost-reduction initiatives, and field feedback.
Act as engineering owner for sustaining engineering, product changes, and platform evolution (non-NPD).
Provide engineering support for production, including rapid resolution of design, quality, and manufacturability issues.
Partner with Manufacturing Engineering and Production to improve weldment, fabrication, and assembly methods.
Partner with Manufacturing Engineering and Production to improve BOM accuracy, drawings, and release quality.
Lead and participate in structured design reviews and approve engineering changes.
Oversee ECN/ECO execution to ensure changes are timely, accurate, and well documented.
Ensure compliance with FMVSS, DOT, and internal engineering and quality standards.
Apply DFMEA, lessons learned, warranty data, and field feedback to improve durability, safety, and reliability.
Drive design-for-manufacturing, design-to-cost, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Support sales, service, and operations with clear engineering guidance and technical explanations.
Maintain and improve engineering documentation, databases, and design tools.
Assist with development and implementation of standard, pre-engineered product offerings to reduce custom engineering resource demands and improve schedule execution.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
Experience in heavy haul trailers, heavy equipment, or fabricated mobile equipment.
Strong background in mechanical systems, structures, hydraulics, and manufacturing processes.
Proven experience supporting products in production environments.
Practical, hands-on engineering judgment.
Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to balance cost, performance, manufacturability, and reliability.
Proficiency with CAD tools, Excel, and engineering data systems.

Technologies

CAD tools
Excel
ECN/ECO
DFMEA

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: $80,000 to $90,000 per year
Bonus: 15% bonus

Location

Waterloo, IA (onsite)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.

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1mo ago

Product Design Engineering Manager - Trailers (JC432)

ilocatum Waterloo, IA

Waterloo, IA

1mo ago Closed

$80k - $90k/yr Full time Manager Design Design Engineering

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Aug 26, 2026).

Job Description

Ilocatum is seeking a Product Design Engineering Manager for Trailers to lead an on-site team in Waterloo, IA. This role emphasizes ownership, standardization, and lifecycle support for heavy haul trailer platforms, blending hands-on engineering leadership with cross-functional collaboration to advance durable, reliable, and cost-effective designs.

Responsibilities

Lead, develop, and manage a team of product design engineers supporting production and in-market products, owning architectures, standards, and design intent across heavy haul trailer platforms.
Prioritize work based on production needs, product improvements, cost reduction initiatives, and field feedback; serve as the engineering owner for sustaining engineering, product changes, and platform evolution outside of new product development.
Provide engineering support for production, including rapid resolution of design, quality, and manufacturability issues, and partner with Manufacturing Engineering and Production to improve weldment, fabrication, and assembly methods, BOM accuracy, drawings, and release quality.
Lead and participate in structured design reviews, approve engineering changes, and oversee ECN and ECO execution to ensure product changes are timely, accurate, and well documented.
Ensure compliance with FMVSS, DOT, and internal engineering and quality standards.
Use DFMEA, lessons learned, warranty data, and field feedback to drive improvements to durability, safety, and product reliability, along with design-for-manufacturing, design-to-cost, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Support Sales, Service, and Operations with clear engineering guidance and technical explanations, maintain and improve engineering documentation, databases, and design tools, and assist in developing standard, pre-engineered product offerings to reduce custom engineering demands and improve schedule execution.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
Experience in heavy haul trailers, heavy equipment, or fabricated mobile equipment
Strong background in mechanical systems, structures, hydraulics, and manufacturing processes
Proven experience supporting products in a production environment
Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with CAD tools, Excel, and engineering data systems
Ability to balance cost, performance, manufacturability, and reliability

Technologies

CAD tools
Excel
Engineering data systems

Benefits

Base salary $80,000 to $90,000, plus 15% annual bonus
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)
Paid time off

Schedule

On-site position with regular hands-on engagement across production and engineering teams.

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1mo ago

Product Design Engineering Manager

Sterling St James LLC Waterloo, IA

Waterloo, IA

1mo ago Closed

$80k - $90k/yr Full time Manager Design Design Engineering

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Aug 23, 2026).

Job Description

This onsite leadership role is based in Waterloo, IA and directs a team of product design engineers tasked with sustaining and improving heavy haul trailer platforms, ensuring manufacturability, cost-efficiency, and regulatory compliance while collaborating across production, sales, service, and operations. Compensation ranges from USD 80,000 to 90,000 per year.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership to a product design engineering team that supports ongoing production and current product lines.
Direct the management of product architectures, standards, and design intent across the heavy haul trailer platforms.
Prioritize engineering initiatives based on production requirements, product enhancements, and cost-reduction efforts.
Act as the engineering owner for sustaining engineering, engineering changes, and platform evolution.
Ensure timely resolution of design, quality, and manufacturability issues.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing processes and product quality.
Lead design reviews, authorize engineering changes, and oversee product updates.
Ensure adherence to industry standards and regulations while enhancing durability and safety of the products.
Drive ongoing continuous improvement initiatives and support cross-functional collaboration.
Offer engineering guidance and technical support to sales, service, and operations teams.
Maintain and improve engineering documentation, databases, and design tools.
Support the development of standardized product offerings to boost efficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
Experience with heavy haul trailers, heavy equipment, or fabricated mobile equipment.
Solid background in mechanical systems, structures, hydraulics, and manufacturing processes.
Proven track record supporting products within production environments.
Practical, hands-on engineering judgment.
Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to balance cost, performance, manufacturability, and reliability.
Proficiency with CAD tools, Excel, and engineering data systems.

Technologies

CAD tools
Excel
Engineering data systems

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Product Jobs in Waterloo, IA

Manager of Product Design Engineering

Product Design Engineering Manager - Trailers (JC432)

Product Design Engineering Manager

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