Design Engineer: Product Development & Cross‑Functional Lead

The Judge Group; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a Design Engineer in Owatonna, MN to support product development, improvements, and cost reduction throughout the product lifecycle. You will lead cross-functional projects with engineering, manufacturing, sales and marketing to translate customer requirements into robust product solutions.

The role requires a B.S. in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering and 3+ years of design engineering experience, plus strong CAD modeling and manufacturing-process knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering

Skills

Mechanical design background

Product design experience

Cross-functional leadership

CAD modeling

Engineering analysis

Communication skills

DFM knowledge

CAD software

FEA/stress analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Agricultural Engineering

3+ years of progressive product or design engineering experience

Experience with manufacturing methods such as sheet metal, fabrication, plastics, castings, or similar processes

Knowledge of design validation, prototype development, design for manufacturability (DFM), and product lifecycle support

Experience with FEA/stress calculations preferred

CAD design experience preferred

Tools

CAD software

FEA tools

Job description

The Judge Group is seeking a Design Engineer in Owatonna, MN to support product development, improvements, and cost reduction throughout the product lifecycle. You will lead cross-functional projects with engineering, manufacturing, sales and marketing to translate customer requirements into robust product solutions.

The role requires a B.S. in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering and 3+ years of design engineering experience, plus strong CAD modeling and manufacturing-process knowledge.