Design Engineer - II

Vogel Traffic Services - EZ Liner is seeking a Design Engineer II to drive design work for trucks, mid-size units, and other EZ Liner products. In this onsite role in Orange City, IA, you will manage design tasks independently, support engineering collaboration, and help ensure outcomes align with EZ Liner standards and manufacturing requirements.

You will also act as a technical point of contact during projects, translating customer scope and requirements into designs and internal documentation while participating in design reviews and continuous improvement across the engineering department.

Role Summary

The Design Engineer II completes product design activities across EZ Liner offerings, including independent ownership of assigned design work. The position includes reviewing other engineers’ work, coordinating with customers to define scope and technical requirements, and ensuring designs meet both company standards and manufacturing needs.

Responsibilities

• Apply EZ Liner design standards and processes to complete product designs independently
• Identify design elements that do not meet standards and correct issues proactively
• Review other engineering work
• Improve existing product designs and related manufacturing processes
• Communicate with customers to define project scope and gather technical requirements through meetings, emails, and technical documentation review
• Transfer customer and project findings into designs and internal communications
• Provide technical design support to other departments as needed
• Oversee or guide engineering personnel on specific tasks or projects
• Update CAD models, prints, and engineering documentation to reflect design changes
• Participate in design reviews and incorporate cross-functional feedback
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering department

Requirements

• Experience in manufacturing settings
• Experience in transportation or mobile equipment industries
• Strong understanding of design-for-manufacturing principles
• Ability to learn and apply EZ Liner design standards
• Capable of managing projects from initiation through completion
• Effective teamwork and collaboration skills
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Proficiency in 3D modeling software: AutoCAD LT, SolidWorks Design, or equivalent
• Proficiency with MS Office and ERP systems (Global Shop)

Tools & Technologies

• AutoCAD LT
• SolidWorks Design
• MS Office
• ERP systems (Global Shop)

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job Details

• Job type: Full-time
• Location: Orange City, IA 51041 (required)
• Ability to commute: Orange City, IA 51041 (required)
• Work location: In person