Byrnes & Rupkey, Inc.

Location: Waterloo, Iowa Salary: $65-90K Job Summary of the Mechanical Design Engineer: We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer. The Design Engineer develops innovative, high-quality, and reliable products to satisfy customers application needs. The Mechanical Design Engineer will provide technical support and service to current and potential customers, assessing product and service requirements throughout the sales process, including installation recommendations or technical assistance. Collaborate with a cross-functional team that includes sales, customer service, marketing, engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing to communicate product specifications, standard requirements, design, and design changes for engineering and manufacturing to assure the realization of customer requests. Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Mechanical Design Engineer: Collaborate with the sales team and customer to gather product specifications, research application requirements, and material availability to determine production probability, modifying the design, as necessary, to assure customer satisfaction Utilize technology software to create new product designs or modify existing ones to meet quality standards, customer requests, technical and economic factors, feasibility, time, and cost limitations to assure reliability of product designs Regularly communicate with customers to clarify and ensure understanding of product specifications, application, and working environment; assist the Customer Service Manager and inside sales staff with estimating and quote preparation, as requested Knowledgeable on quality objectives and policies for the company and seeks guidance or clarification, when necessary, always working to achieve best results towards these objectives and policies Support continuous improvement efforts within the function; evaluate, modify, and design processes, documenting all phases (DFMEA, ECOs, etc.) Provide technical expertise and instruction with machining and assembly design inquires, seeking new methods and practices to streamline and improve production time and quality Education & Experience Requirements of the Mechanical Design Engineer: Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related Engineering discipline is required. Electrical/electronics engineering experience is preferred. Minimum five (5) years demonstrated success in design engineering, new product development, establishment of component specification testing, lean manufacturing and ISO or similar Quality system experience preferred

Location: Waterloo, Iowa Salary: $35-50/hour Job Summary of the Contract Design Engineer: We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for a minimum 6-month contract to support our engineering team with new product design, engineering change orders (ECOs), bill of materials (BOM) management, and print updates. The ideal candidate will have strong proficiency in SolidWorks and experience working within an ERP system environment. Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Contract Design Engineer: Support the development of new mechanical designs and components. Create and modify 3D models and detailed 2D drawings using SolidWorks. Manage and update engineering change orders (ECOs) and associated documentation. Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) in accordance with company standards. Ensure all design documentation is accurate and compliant with engineering standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing and supply chain, to implement design changes and process improvements. Assist with design reviews, print updates, and release activities through the ERP system. Education & Experience Requirements of the Contract Design Engineer: Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field. 3 years of experience in mechanical design or related engineering work preferred, but willing to look at New Grads and Entry-Level. Proficiency in SolidWorks (modeling, assemblies, and drawing creation required). Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar).Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, tolerancing, and manufacturing processes. Excellent attention to detail, documentation, and communication skills. Experience in a manufacturing or product development environment. Familiarity with product lifecycle management (PLM) systems.