Design Engineer

Wenger Corporation; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Generous Profit Sharing

401k Retirement Plan with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Wenger Corporation, located in Owatonna, Minnesota, is searching for a Design Engineer to enhance customer experience through new product development and improvements. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering and have at least three years of relevant experience.

The role involves leading project teams, conducting technical analyses, and collaborating on product specifications. Benefits include paid time off, profit sharing, and comprehensive insurance plans, making this an excellent opportunity for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of progressive product or design engineering experience.
• Ability to conceptualize and coordinate development under constraints.
• Music or theater background or interest is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed customer requirements and product functional requirements.
• Lead multifunctional project teams towards project goals.
• Conduct engineering analysis, including strength calculations and CAD modeling.
• Oversee product life cycle tests and evaluate product misuse.

Skills

SolidWorks

Finite element analysis (FEA)

Project coordination

Conceptual design development

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Agricultural Engineering

Job description

Description

Wenger Corporation is a privately held, leading manufacturer of high-quality music education, performing arts and athletic products. From the pride our sales teams have in representing a world-renown product, to the engineers that bring our next innovation to the stage, to the marketing focus on our three brands: Wenger, JR Clancy, and GearBoss ... From the leaders that rally our teams around new and better ideas to the manufacturing floor that brings it all together ... your creativity inspires better performances and enhances peoples’ lives.

Wenger Corporation is seeking a Design Engineer to join our team! As a Design Engineer, you will contribute to Wenger Corporation's strategy to provide an exceptional customer experience by facilitating new product development, product improvement, and cost reduction projects through project leadership, evaluation of customer requirements, concept development, and product design.

Qualifications

At a minimum, you'll need:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Agricultural Engineering
• Three (3) years of progressive product or design engineering experience

I'd be great if you also have:

• SolidWorks experience
• Proficiency with finite element analysis (FEA) software and stress calculations
• Ability to conceptualize, formulate design possibilities and coordinate development by the project team under time and financial constraints
• Commitment to effective project coordination, and evaluation, with recommendations for changes required to improve overall results
• Music or theater background or interest

Responsibilities

As a Design Engineer, a typical day might include:

• Assumes key project role in developing detailed customer requirements and corresponding product functional requirements in collaboration with the Product Manager
• Provides effective leadership to multifunctional project teams to help accomplish the goals of the project
• Stimulates development of ideas for new products, product improvements and cost reductions
• Conducts the engineering analysis with respect to strength calculations, design layout, fits and tolerances, and CAD modeling as required
• Oversees accelerated product life cycle tests and evaluates field testing and potential misuse of products
• Provides complete, documented product and engineering specifications, working closely with cross-functional teams
• Provides support for new manufacturing processes on products of responsibility
• Provides support for drafting and modelling by others in new product development
• Provides technical leadership for standard product customization efforts
• Prepares recommendations for product changes that will improve sales potential or reduce cost
• Provides technical writing support for manuals and instructions
• Coordinates and executes with other departments product development tasks including:
  • Product design including necessary calculations (FEA)
  • Design Reviews of products
  • Design validation testing oversight
  • Design Failure Modes Effects Analysis (DFMEA)
  • Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
  • Prototype development
  • Accelerated product life cycle tests (including environmental testing)
  • Design specification development - engineering specifications
  • Preproduction support
  • Field testing (beta sites)

Benefits

Benefit offerings include:

• Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Generous Profit Sharing
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Spending Accounts - HSA, FSA, DCFSA
• Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Onsite Fitness Center
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Wenger Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affiative Action Employer.

All Qualified Candidates are Encouraged to Apply.