About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Position Overview

Confidential client is hiring a Continuous Improvement Engineer to support post-production design, integration, and product optimization for earth-moving/off-highway equipment. This on-site, full-time role (Center Grove, IA) focuses on improving product quality, reducing warranty costs, and enabling robust, cost-effective designs through root-cause analysis, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration.

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What You’ll Do

• Compile engineering data and documentation to support prototype builds and design adoption.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, verification & validation, customer support, and suppliers to develop and improve efficient, cost-effective designs.
• Create and maintain 2D drawings and 3D models using Creo and manage part data in Windchill/PDMLink.
• Troubleshoot fit, form, and function issues for mechanical and electrical components.
• Lead root-cause analysis and recommend design changes to reduce warranty incidents and improve reliability.
• Communicate technical decisions and product selection details with suppliers and customers.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Agricultural Engineering, or a related engineering degree.
• Demonstrated ability to identify quality issues, perform root-cause analysis, and drive corrective actions with minimal supervision.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude (through work experience, internships, or hands-on projects).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting abilities.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to meet deadlines and commitments.

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Desired Attributes

• 2+ years relevant industry experience (preferred).
• Experience with off-road mobile or heavy equipment design.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling (Creo preferred).
• Experience with Windchill or PDMLink.
• Working knowledge of GD&T.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Interest in designing robust, cost-effective mechanical systems.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: $65,000 - $95,000 per year (commensurate with experience).
• Full benefits package including:
  • Health, dental, and vision options
  • Company-paid life and long-term disability
  • Short-term disability
  • Retirement savings (Traditional & Roth 401k)
  • HSA / Flexible spending accounts
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Bonus plan (exempt employees)
  • Employee assistance programs and education assistance
  • Teledoc/virtual care

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Location & Work Type

• On-site at Center Grove, IA (this listing uses the authoritative job location: Center Grove, IA).
• Employment type: Full-time

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Visa & Sponsorship

• Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

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Confidentiality Notice

All references to specific employers in the original listing have been replaced with "Confidential Client" to reflect Careertakes’ role as a third-party recruiting platform.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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