Full-Time
Senior Advanced Design Engineer
Standard Iron
51-200 employees
Contract manufacturer of metal fabrication services
Compensation Overview
$95k - $115k/yr
Hartford, WI, USA
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Bachelor's
 Mechanical Engineering (1) |
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- Advanced proficiency in finite element analysis, structural design, and material selection.
- Deep understanding of design for manufacturability, fabrication, and welding processes.
- Strong knowledge of hydraulic and fuel systems and applicable regulations.
- Ability to independently manage assigned engineering projects and priorities.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
- Expertise in computer-aided design using Creo for modeling and engineering documentation.
- A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
- Approximately 5–10 years of engineering experience in product development, manufacturing, or a related environment.
- Proven ability to lead projects and deliver results.
- Ability to balance technical requirements, customer expectations, and business objectives.
- Own full product development cycles from concept through production.
- Create and maintain engineering models, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Lead design architecture and engineering decision-making.
- Drive innovation in product performance, cost, and manufacturability.
- Lead cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, sourcing, and sales.
- Establish project scope, timelines, and technical requirements.
- Identify risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies.
- Participate in customer and supplier discussions to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Mentor emerging engineering team members.
- Provide technical guidance and design reviews.
- Promote engineering best practices and continuous improvement.
- Lead development of innovative products and processes that improve performance and efficiency.
Standard Iron provides metal fabrication services for OEMs, handling parts from simple shear and brake work to intricate welded assemblies. Customers submit parts designs and the company uses its full range of metalworking equipment along with design support to turn those designs into finished components. Its process is supported by electronic data interchange, bar-coded data collection, and other integrated systems to ensure fast communication and accurate production. By continually upgrading technology and investing in employee training, the company aims to deliver reliable, high-quality parts that meet customers’ needs and achieve total customer satisfaction.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Monticello, Minnesota
Founded
1930
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The 2024 Helgesen acquisition doubled Standard Iron's size and expanded its footprint.
- Company materials cite more than $200 million invested in facilities and equipment.
- Updated 2025 product pages show stronger positioning in fuel, hydraulic, coolant, and containment tanks.
What critics are saying
- Steel overcapacity hit 745 million tonnes by 2028, pressuring customers and pricing.
- Integration across Wisconsin, Poland, Brazil, Mexico, and U.S. plants strains execution after 2024.
- Heavy reliance on OEM demand makes a 2026 industrial slowdown an existential revenue shock.
What makes Standard Iron unique
- Standard Iron now combines 700,000-plus square feet across six North American plants.
- Helgesen adds market-leading hydraulic tank design and manufacturing after the August 2, 2024 closing.
- Its OEM model spans agriculture, energy, transportation, and architectural fabrication.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
Profit Sharing
Company News
Standard Iron today announced the acquisition of Helgesen Industries. Helgesen Industries (“Helgesen”), is a manufacturer of fluid conditioning tanks