Product Development Engineer

At Besser Company, this Product Development Engineer role focuses on mechanical design and the ongoing improvement of new and existing products. You will help translate project specifications into workable product concepts, supporting technical feasibility alongside production, cost, and schedule expectations in an in-person setting in Boone, Iowa.

This full-time position emphasizes creating mechanical designs and documentation, evaluating design and manufacturing constraints, and driving process improvements with lean manufacturing concepts to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

Responsibilities

• Originate and develop product designs aligned to defined project specifications
• Create mechanical models and drawings for the product line
• Develop mechanical bill-of-materials (BOM) for product designs
• Evaluate and resolve technical feasibility, design evaluation and optimization, and production issues
• Support meeting project costs and margins as well as target release dates
• Apply lean manufacturing concepts and initiate process improvements to improve efficiency and reduce costs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering preferred, or a bachelor’s degree with 3 to 5 years of relevant experience
• Ability to clearly develop ideas into working models and drawings
• Familiarity with a variety of manufacturing processes and materials, along with programming software, business systems, and Microsoft Office
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Occasional travel is required
• Relocation to Boone, IA 50036 before starting work is required

Tools & Technologies

• SolidWorks
• Microsoft Office

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Location: Boone, IA (in person)

Job Type: Full-time