Product Design Engineering Manager - Heavy Haul Trailers

Product Design Engineering Manager - Heavy Haul Trailers

Location: Waterloo, IA (On-site)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000 to $90,000 per year, plus 15% bonus

Lead a team of design engineers owning the platforms behind heavy haul trailers, keeping production moving and products getting better every year.

Must-Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Experience with heavy haul trailers, heavy equipment, or fabricated mobile equipment
• Strong background in mechanical systems, structures, hydraulics, and manufacturing processes
• Proven experience supporting products in production
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
• Proficiency with CAD tools, Excel, and engineering data systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

What You'll Do

• Lead and develop a team of product design engineers supporting production and in-market products
• Own product architectures, standards, and design intent across heavy haul trailer platforms
• Prioritize engineering work based on production needs, cost reduction, and field feedback
• Lead sustaining engineering and platform evolution
• Resolve design, quality, and manufacturability issues quickly
• Improve weldment, fabrication, and assembly methods with Manufacturing Engineering
• Improve BOM accuracy, drawings, and release quality
• Lead design reviews and oversee ECN/ECO execution
• Ensure compliance with FMVSS and DOT standards
• Use DFMEA, warranty data, and field feedback to improve reliability
• Drive design for manufacturing, design to cost, and product standardization

Nice-to-Haves

• Engineering leadership or supervisory experience
• Experience developing standard, pre-engineered product offerings
• Warranty and field support experience

Compensation and Benefits

• $80,000 to $90,000 per year
• 15% bonus

About the Company
Our client is an established manufacturer of heavy haul trailers serving demanding customers across the transportation and construction industries.

To apply, submit your resume for consideration.