Senior Design Engineer

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Senior Design Engineer. Wage:
Based on Experience. Are you an experienced Design Engineer who enjoys taking products from concept through manufacturing and seeing your work come to life in the field? We are partnering with an industry-leading manufacturer in Cudahy, WI seeking a Senior Design Engineer to lead equipment design, product improvement initiatives, and cross-functional engineering projects. This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on innovative, heavy industrial equipment while working across the full product lifecycle—from concept and prototyping to production and commissioning.

• Design and development of complex mechanical equipment and systems
• Product optimization focused on performance, reliability, and manufacturability
• Continuous improvement initiatives supporting quality, efficiency, and lean manufacturing goals
• Root cause analysis and resolution of mechanical failures and field issues
• Evaluation of new materials, manufacturing methods, and engineering technologies

• Lead engineering projects from concept through design, prototype, manufacturing, and commissioning
• Develop and maintain 3D models, assemblies, and detailed manufacturing drawings
• Create engineering documentation, work instructions, and technical specifications
• Analyze existing equipment designs and benchmark improvements for quality and operational performance
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Sales, Aftermarket, and Operations teams to implement product enhancements
• Support continuous improvement, quality initiatives, and lean manufacturing efforts
• Conduct engineering investigations and implement corrective actions for equipment performance issues
• Ensure designs meet internal quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, or a related discipline
• 5+ years of design engineering experience in heavy equipment, material handling, recycling, aggregates, or similar industrial manufacturing environments
• Strong 3D CAD experience, preferably with Creo (Pro/Engineer)
• Excellent technical drawing and manufacturing documentation skills
• Proven mechanical problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Strong communication, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills

• Experience with AutoCAD and related design software
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Background supporting products through design, manufacturing, and field commissioning
• Experience evaluating manufacturing processes, materials, and product performance improvements

• High-visibility engineering role with significant influence on product development
• Opportunity to own projects from concept through commissioning
• Direct impact on innovative, large-scale industrial equipment
• Strong collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, sales, and service teams
• Challenging technical work with a mix of new product development and continuous improvement
• Long-term career growth opportunities within a stable and growing organization

If you're a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving complex design challenges and seeing your work move from CAD to production, let’s connect.