Senior Mechanical Designer

Location: Hiawatha, Iowa, United States. Full-time, on-site, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; no travel required.

Company

Employee-owned hirify.global designs and builds rugged technology and technical solutions for demanding environments.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and verify sheet-metal and machined-metal components and assemblies.
• Convert technical requirements into schematic diagrams, mechanical drawings, and assembly documentation using CAD tools.
• Ensure designs are producible, accurate, and compliant with applicable specifications and standards.
• Support product builds, pilot-line testing, manufacturing troubleshooting, and technical services.
• Review peer designs, identify process deficiencies, and implement corrective actions.
• Mentor new hires and lead small teams of one to three members on defined projects.

Requirements

• Must be a US Person: a US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected person.
• Associate of Science degree in mechanical engineering plus at least five years of mechanical design experience, or at least eight years of mechanical design experience in lieu of a degree.
• Advanced knowledge of 3D modeling, mechanical design tools, and metal machining, fabrication, and assembly processes.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, and Ansys simulation software.
• Understanding of finite element analysis, computational fluid dynamics, CNC design requirements, and mechanical component standards.
• Ability to inspect and troubleshoot computer hardware at assembly level and use measurement and testing equipment.

Nice to have

• At least two years of mechanical component design or manufacturing experience.
• At least one year of CAD-related work experience.
• Extensive knowledge of computer equipment, including servers, switches, firewalls, UPS systems, and data acquisition systems.
• At least one year of leadership experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness programs and an on-site gym.
• Participation in an employee stock ownership plan.
• Office-based work with occasional exposure to manufacturing and testing environments; lifting up to 25 pounds and extended standing may be required.

Hiring process

• Employment offers are contingent on successfully completing a background check and drug screen.