Design Engineer

job summary:

Are you the type of person who is hands?on and likes to be an integral part of the design of construction and agricultural equipment?

In this role you will research, design, build, and test new equipment in a collaborative

environment. You'll contribute to product performance and reliability by applying core engineering principles, practicing systems thinking with adjacent disciplines, and partnering with manufacturing, service, and product support teams.

location: Pella, Iowa

job type: Contract to Perm

salary: $30 - 40 per hour

work hours: 9am to 5pm

education: Bachelors



responsibilities:

- Understand engineering principles to analyze data and develop Computer?Aided Design (CAD) models to optimize design opportunities.

- Apply engineering fundamentals to design, document, build, and test component?level solutions using CAD and drawing standards (e.g., Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5) with awareness of the surround sub-system and machine context.

- Create, revise, and release models/drawings using Product Data Management (PDM) tools (e.g., PDMWorks) and process Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) according to team work?ows.

- Execute bench or machine tests on prototypes; collect and analyze data using basic statistical methods (e.g., Excel, Minitab) and support simulation-to-test correlation under guidance (e.g. interpreting Finite Element Analysis (FEA) produced per Vermeer standards in tools such as ANSYS).

- Participate in root?cause analysis of component or assembly issues using structured problem-solving approaches (e.g., 8D, Six Sigma principles) and collaborate with cross-functional partners on corrective actions.

- Incorporate Design for Manufacturability (DFM)/Design for Assembly (DFA)/Design for Serviceability (DFS) considerations; collaborate with manufacturing and service early in the design process.

- Coordinate tasks and communicate status with peers and stakeholders; manage time to meet team goals, metrics, and milestones; participate in the team's Digital Lean cadences (e.g. stand-ups, sprint reviews/retrospectives) where used.

qualifications:

- Four?year degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Agricultural, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent education and experience.

- Pro?ciency with CAD (e.g., SolidWorks, PTC Creo, Siemens NX; familiarity with drawing standards and revision control) and exposure to PDM tools (e.g., PDMWorks) and ECN processes as applicable.

- Foundational analysis skills, including exposure to Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and understanding of material properties, durability, and strength of materials where appropriate

- Familiarity with basic statistical analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Minitab, JMP as applicable) to interpret test data and support data-driven decisions and root-cause analysis.

- Ability to operate basic shop tools (e.g., wrenches, drill press, band saw) for prototyping and to support test execution and data collection.

- Collaboration, communication, and time management skills to work effectively across engineering, manufacturing, and service teams; familiarity with Agile/Lean team practices where applied (Digital Lean).

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.