Product Engineer 1

We believe in rising to a challenge, creating a vision, and providing a solution. We believe in dedication, hard work, and a job well done. We believe in superior service, strong relationships and building lasting impressions. Who are we? We are SwapLoader.

SwapLoader is committed to offering the finest Hook-lift Hoist System in the industry, resulting in maximum return on investment for the customer. We do this by engineering, designing, manufacturing, supplying, and servicing hook lift products for the vocational truck industry. Our Core Values represent the way we expect to do business with our customers and interact with those people around us in the business community. At SwapLoader, our core values are at the very heart of who we are and what we believe. Quality. Partnership. Ownership. Being Relentless. These 4 Core Values describe very high standards of professional behavior that all SwapLoader employees must seek to achieve.

Purpose

The Product Engineer 1 role is an engineering support position that provides technical solutions to other engineering and manufacturing positions within SwapLoader. This role executes engineering changes, development, and testing to strengthen product performance and grow SwapLoader's competitive advantage in the market.

Key Responsibilities

Product Improvement (75%)

• Execute product improvement changes in accordance with established processes and standards.
• Create and edit manufacturing drawings.
• Conceptualize and support planning of new products.
• Prepare test reports and execute them under the supervision of more senior engineers.

Quality & Manufacturing Support (20%)

• Root cause analysis, technical process audit and improvement, design for manufacturability studies and implementation of associated product changes.
• Conceptualize and support planning of new products.
• Prepare test reports and execute them under the supervision of more senior engineers.

Other Duties (5%)

• Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned to meet business needs.

Additional duties may be assigned to meet organizational goals and priorities. Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing, to meet organizational goals and priorities.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical preferred).
• Experience: 0 to 5 years.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency with CAD software; AutoDesk Inventor experience strongly preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Other Requirements: Problem-solving skills, organizational abilities, and PC proficiency are a plus. Some travel is necessary.

Core Competencies

• Communication: Communicates effectively verbally and in writing, producing clear, concise, and professional content and adapting style to audience and setting.
• Mathematics: Applies basic and advanced math skills accurately in job-related functions.
• Technical Skills: Proficiently uses job-specific tools, systems, and procedures to perform tasks effectively.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates reliability, accountability, and a respectful approach to all work and interactions.
• Adaptability: Adjusts quickly and effectively to changing circumstances, priorities, and feedback.

Working Arrangement

• This role will work 100% onsite at our Des Moines, IA location.

Physical Demands

Medium: Exerting 20 to 50 lbs of force occasionally and/or 10 -25 lbs force frequently and/or up to 10 lbs of force constantly. Physical demand requirements are greater than that required for Light Work.

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks with or with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Balancing- Maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, sitting, standing, etc.: Constantly
• Repetitive Motions - Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers: Occasionally
• Sitting/Standing- Must be able to sit or stand as required for extended periods of time: Frequently
• Stooping- Bending at the waist: Occasionally
• Lifting motions or lifting objects up to 50 lbs.: Occasionally
• Walking: Frequently
• Climbing- Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles etc.: Occasionally
• Hearing- Must be able to discern warning sounds and spoken language: Frequently
• Talking: Frequently
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time: Frequently
• Ability to read complex documents in the English language: Frequently
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions: Frequently
• Ability to write complex documents in the English language: Frequently
• Capacity to express thoughts orally: Frequently
• Expertise in:
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at company office or worksite
• Ability to withstand environmental conditions such as extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, noises. Etc.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Life and AD&D insurance
• 401k options
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 10 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program

SwapLoader Culture & Safety

Act with Integrity by demonstrating honesty, responsibility, trustworthiness, and respect in all actions. Strive for Quality through continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making. Embrace Innovation by being self-aware, collaborative, and curious. Deliver Super Service by creating value and consistently exceeding customer expectations.

At SwapLoader, the health and safety of our team members, visitors, and contractors is an overriding priority and SwapLoader is committed to promoting a safe and healthy work environment by requiring all team members to participate in environmental, safety, and health program activities. This includes always wearing required personal protective equipment; participating in safety training; engaging in and supporting safety activities including reporting hazards, unsafe work practices & near misses, incidents involving property damage, and any / all injuries - no matter how minor - immediately to their supervisor or manager.

SwapLoader is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

The company reserves the right to modify, update, change and/or make corrections to this job description, at the sole discretion of senior leadership, at any time during the employee's employment term, at the sole discretion of management.