Design Engineer

Now Hiring:
Design Engineer

Location:

122 IA-175, Ida Grove, IA 51445

Please note:

All positions listed are on‑site roles and require in‑person attendance.

At Midwest Industries, we design and manufacture Shore Station boat lifts and dock systems, and Shore Land’r boat trailers. These products help people make the most of their time on the water. We’re passionate about creating practical, innovative solutions for boaters and waterfront property owners.

We’re looking for a Design Engineer to join our product development team. In this position, you’ll take ideas from the drawing board all the way to the shoreline. You’ll work with hydraulic systems, fabricated sheet metal, aluminum extrusions, molded plastics, 3D printers, DC‑powered electrical systems, and more to design new products and refine existing ones. The role combines concept generation, CAD design, prototyping, hands‑on installation, and field testing.

• Design and develop products that solve problems in the marine and trailer industries.
• Create and communicate designs using CAD software.
• Work with production to fabricate and assemble prototypes.
• Plan and perform structural and performance testing, both in‑shop and on the water.
• Iterate quickly on feedback to refine and finalize designs.
• Maintain organized product data in PDM systems (e.g., Windchill, Pro‑Intralink).
• Improve and update existing designs when opportunities arise.
• Apply programming or coding skills to enhance our in‑house online configuration tools.

• Education: BS in Mechanical Engineering preferred. Associate degree or equivalent experience considered.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • CAD proficiency is required.
  • Mechanical aptitude, with knowledge of materials, hydraulics, linkages, fasteners, and structural design.
  • Familiarity with product data management tools.
• Background:
  • Experience in marine construction or waterfront service industries is a major consideration.
  • Hands‑on mechanical, fabrication, or general construction experience is a strong plus.
  • Programming or coding experience is also valued.
• Lifestyle Fit:
  • A connection to boating, fishing, trailering, or lake life is a major advantage. Understanding our customers’ world helps us design products they truly value.

Midwest Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Midwest’s industry‑leading compensation and benefits include:

• Competitive wages
• Excellent insurance—including medical, life, vision, dental, and wage protection (disability & accident)
• Paid holidays and floating holidays
• Paid time off
• Company‑match 401(k)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
  Referral bonus
• Wellness programs (e.g., employee gym membership discounts)
• Employee Incentives
• Transportation
• Thanksgiving turkey give‑away for every employee

Ask about our $3000 sign‑on bonus.

Midwest Industries offers graduate‑level training and professional development opportunities.