HireNow Staffing, Inc. Direct Placement Online Services · 9 hours ago
Design Engineer (Entry-Level)
Waterloo, Iowa, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$65K/yr - $75K/yr
1+ years expHireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for an established industrial manufacturing organization seeking early-career Design Engineers to join its growing engineering team in Waterloo, Iowa. The role involves contributing to the mechanical design and refinement of components and systems while supporting product development and collaborating with manufacturing teams to ensure designs meet standards.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Support the design and development of mechanical components and industrial systems
Assist senior engineers with design reviews, testing support, and product documentation
Create, update, and maintain engineering drawings, layouts, and technical specifications
Partner with manufacturing teams to clarify designs, implement revisions, and resolve build issues
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on design efficiency and cost reduction
Support engineering change requests (ECR/ECO) and revision control processes
Ensure designs comply with internal quality, safety, and manufacturability standards
Contribute to a collaborative engineering culture focused on learning and execution
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related discipline
At least 1 year of engineering experience, including internships or co-op experience
Basic proficiency with CAD tools and mechanical design software
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow technical processes accurately
Solid written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work fully onsite in Waterloo, Iowa (local or commutable candidates only)
Preferred
Exposure to heavy industrial or high-volume manufacturing environments
Experience or interest in trailer, heavy equipment, or large mechanical product design
Familiarity with engineering documentation, drawing control, or revision workflows
A proactive mindset and eagerness to learn through hands-on collaboration
Benefits
Full benefits package
Company
HireNow Staffing, Inc. Direct Placement Online Services
HireNow Staffing emerged from recognizing a gap in the job market, where a more efficient and specialized staffing approach was needed.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase