About Us:

J.E. Adams Industries is a Cedar Rapids based leading manufacturer of car wash equipment and accessories, high pressure parts, and misting solutions.

We are 100% employee-owned ESOP providing great benefits.

* Benefits include health, vision, and dental insurance, vacation, profit sharing, employee stock option plan, & 401K plan.

Job Description

We are seeking an energetic, outgoing, and dynamic Product Design Engineer to join our team. This is a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves role, ideal for someone with a positive, can-do attitude and a creative approach to problem-solving. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of design and/or manufacturing experience and a passion for developing innovative products from concept to completion.

Responsibilities

* Manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring timelines, quality, and budget goals are met.

* Drive new product development, incorporating structural, mechanical, and electrical design.

* Develop innovative design concepts and refine existing product designs.

* Maintain and create bills of materials (BOMs), routings, and production time estimates.

* Source parts through new and existing supply chains.

* Collaborate with factory staff, vendors, and customers to ensure project success.

* Assist with costing of new products and manage special projects as assigned.

Minimum qualifications

* Bachelor s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field, OR equivalent expertise in mechanical system design.

* At least 5 years of design and/or manufacturing experience.

* Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints and bills of materials.

* Basic understanding of low- and medium-voltage electrical system design.

* Proven ability to manage multiple projects under pressure and deliver results.

* Strong communication skills to effectively interface with factory staff, sales teams, vendors, and customers.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with working knowledge of Microsoft Access.

* Familiarity with AutoCAD, Inventor, or other 3D modeling software.

* Strong technical writing skills.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

* 2+ years of experience managing design projects from inception to completion.

* Experience with AC motor control systems, including Variable Frequency Drives, transducers, and motor starters.

* Visual Basic for Applications or PLC programming experience.

* Advanced knowledge of single-phase and three-phase electrical systems.

* Product design experience, with an emphasis on sheet metal components.

What We Offer:

* Competitive salary and benefits package.

* A collaborative, innovative work environment.

* The chance to work on exciting projects with a team of dedicated professionals.

Next Steps

* Submit your Resume by clicking apply now , with the Subject Product Design/Systems Engineer

* Alternatively, resumes can be mailed to JE Adams Industries, rd Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404.

* A background check, drug screen, and pre-employment physical are required.