Design Engineer – CAD, NPI & Cross‑Functional Excellence

Sportech; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401k with employer match

Paid holidays and vacation

SLA learning academy

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Sportech, LLC in Elk River, Minnesota is seeking a Design Engineer to design components and cab systems from concept to production, ensuring they meet performance, budget, and schedule targets. You will work with CAD tools, ERP systems and cross-functional teams to deliver robust, cost-effective designs.

The role requires a Mechanical or Industrial Engineering degree, hands-on experience with SolidWorks/Creo, GD&T, and mass production practices.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in mechanical or industrial engineering or equivalent work experience.
• 0-8 years of related design experience; plastics and/or sheet metal preferred.
• Experience designing and bringing new products into mass production.
• Proficient in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks and/or Creo).
• Knowledge of GD&T, FMEA and dimensional tolerance stack ups.
• Familiar with manufacturing methods (CNC, brake press, machining, injection molding, welding).
• Strong engineering principles to ensure product performance and reliability.
• Experience managing customer and vendor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Design parts, accessories and cab systems from concept to production.
• Create design solutions using CAD, file management and ERP systems.
• Recommend manufacturing directions to meet design, performance and cost goals.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities in existing and new designs.
• Communicate with customers, designers, sales, suppliers and engineers to gather feedback.
• Troubleshoot field and production issues and propose solutions.
• Handle multiple projects and prioritize effectively.

Skills

CAD design

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

Sportech, LLC in Elk River, Minnesota is seeking a Design Engineer to design components and cab systems from concept to production, ensuring they meet performance, budget, and schedule targets. You will work with CAD tools, ERP systems and cross-functional teams to deliver robust, cost-effective designs.

The role requires a Mechanical or Industrial Engineering degree, hands-on experience with SolidWorks/Creo, GD&T, and mass production practices.