Design Engineer I: Thermal Solutions & NPI Lead

Minco Products, Inc.; Fridley (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Minco Products, Inc. is seeking a Design Engineer I to join our Thermal Solutions engineering group. You will apply design principles, collaborate with customers and internal teams, and support product development from concept through production launch.

The role emphasizes cross-functional teamwork, strong communication, and adherence to quality and regulatory requirements in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to utilize fundamental design engineering principles and practices.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with prospects, customers, suppliers, third-party agencies, fellow employees, and Management.
• Ability to develop good working relationships with quality, production, sales, purchasing, and engineering groups across the company.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Ability to work efficiently with a sense of urgency under conditions of multiple deadlines and changing priorities.
• Understanding of Design for Manufacturability.
• Ability to follow new product introduction processes to deliver quality products to customers in a timely manner.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, Visio, Project, Word, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of designing within 3D CAD software (Part Modeling, Assemblies, Drawings, etc.).
• Experience writing and executing acceptance and qualification test procedures.
• Knowledge of DOE and Capability Study.
• Graphics/visual aide creation ability.
• Understanding of FMEA.
• Understanding of metal fabrication (Machining, Casting, Sheet Metal, Welding, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal and external customers to coordinate and execute new product development projects of varying complexity and scope.
• Apply fundamental design engineering principles and practices while working with proposed or updated product concepts and interpretation of customer requirements.
• Respond to questions and concerns from customers, sales, marketing, and suppliers; investigate product concepts, capability, standards, and other needs; communicate with the appropriate groups.
• Execute new product introduction processes to ensure smooth transition of products through all design phases starting with initial assessment and commencing with production launch.
• Lead teams regarding draft concepts, technical documentation, product application, testing standards, and related areas; develop and review a variety of reports, documents, and tests, and adjust concepts or activities as needed.
• Provide technical support to production, quality, and other internal departments in a timely manner to solve internal challenges.
• Participate in design, process, and continuous improvement projects; ensure objectives and timelines are met and collaborate with engineering or production personnel as required to complete projects.
• Participate in the investigation, evaluation, and recommendation of new processes, materials, and tooling to continually accelerate Minco’s leadership in design and manufacturing solutions, quality, productivity, and innovation.
• Support the resolution of external inquiries and challenges by responding to questions and concerns from quality, purchasing, and customer service departments in a timely and professional manner.
• Ensure compliance with department policies and procedures and applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Perform other duties as identified.

Skills

Design engineering

Communication

Project management

DFM

DOE

FMEA

3D CAD

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD software

Microsoft Office Tools

Visio

Project

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Minco Products, Inc. is seeking a Design Engineer I to join our Thermal Solutions engineering group. You will apply design principles, collaborate with customers and internal teams, and support product development from concept through production launch.

The role emphasizes cross-functional teamwork, strong communication, and adherence to quality and regulatory requirements in a fast-paced, agile environment.