Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description Job Description Essential Functions: include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Regularly communicate with customers to determine or clarify product requirements. Responsible for design, development and execution of new products. Support continuous improvement in design and development. Actively support a defined strategy and philosophy that ensures the highest levels of quality and customer satisfaction while continually striving for cost reductions. Promote a data driven decision making culture. Coordinate with internal functional groups to ensure design integrity and manufacturability. Accurately complete new product design & development input requirements and all related documents; communicate to appropriate groups the status of all projects. Troubleshoot product nonconformities and customer concerns to prevent recurrence. Actively works with supply chain partners regarding material and part selection decisions, collaborative design work, and design solution development. Provides effective technical support for external and internal customers. Researches relevant industry trends and design and development methods for possible incorporation into PEM’s best practices. Actively supports a customer oriented problem solving culture that leverages traditional expertise in gearing and gearbox design while also embracing new challenges (e.g., motors, couplings, mounting fixtures, motors, innovative customized product testing, instrumentation). Actively supports sales with qualifying leads, developing new opportunities, assigning engineering projects, and other activities. Supports development of technical sales and marketing material using a variety of platforms, e.g., presentations, web content, and key points of interest for onsite tours. Education and/or Experience Bachelor’s degree in Engineering -Or- An Associate’s with 2 years of experience in a highly technical field with strong mechanical aptitude. 5 years relevant experience in mechanical engineering design preferred. Equivalent combination of aptitude, background, and experience may be considered. Computer/System Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Solidworks, AutoCAD, or similar CAD system. The ability to learn PEM internal systems (e.g., Made2Manage ERP). The ability to develop an understanding of ISO 9001:2015 requirements as they apply to PEM in general and Engineering in particular. Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Microsoft Outlook/email. Microsoft Excel

Location: Waterloo, Iowa, US

Posted Date: 8/30/2025