Employee Owned Brands, Inc. · 6 hours ago
Mechanical Engineer
Fairfield, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expEmployee Owned Brands, Inc. is an employee-owned manufacturer based in Fairfield, Iowa. The Mechanical Engineer plays a key role in the design, development, and continuous improvement of Dexter Laundry’s commercial washer and dryer product lines, contributing both independently and collaboratively across various functions.
Financial ServicesManufacturingRetail
Responsibilities
Support all mechanical design requirements for existing and new commercial washer and dryer components and assemblies
Maintain accurate component and assembly structures, including BOM creation, updates, and revision control
Provide daily engineering support to washer and dryer value stream teams, focusing on workflow and design improvements
Design and develop fixtures, jigs, and tooling to support manufacturing and testing needs
Apply DFM and DFA principles to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality product designs
Partner with production teams to achieve quality, cost, safety, delivery, and 5S+ performance goals
Develop testing standards, procedures, and equipment as needed
Collaborate with suppliers to resolve design issues, implement changes, and drive quality improvements
Support the technical service team by addressing field issues and customer feedback
Participate in Area Improvement Teams and contribute to lean problem‑solving initiatives
Assist in ensuring compliance with domestic and international regulatory and certification requirements (ETL, CSA, AGA, KTL, CE, IEC, ISO, ROHS, WEEE, etc.)
Demonstrate ownership of business results and personal well‑being
Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or another engineering discipline with 1–5 years of mechanical design experience
Strong mechanical design skills
Solid understanding of metal fabrication processes
Ability to apply lean manufacturing principles to improve product performance and production efficiency
Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and engineering drawing creation
Strong computer skills and familiarity with engineering software tools
Ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication abilities
Preferred
Experience in sheet metal design, manufacturing processes, and product development
Company
Employee Owned Brands, Inc.
Employee Owned Brands is a diversified 100% employee-owned company.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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