Entry-Level Mechanical Engineer: NPD & Projects

Colonial Group; Town of Addison (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Maysteel in Allenton, Wisconsin is seeking a Program Engineer 1 to gain hands-on experience in new product development, manufacturing, and project coordination. You’ll work with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and business development teams to turn concepts into production-ready parts.

As an entry-level developmental role, you’ll learn from experienced professionals, contribute to design reviews, manage timelines, and support costing and documentation while growing into broader engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related field required.
• Up to 2 years of engineering experience preferred.
• Internship or co-op in manufacturing or product development a plus.
• Familiarity with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks or Creo preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support new product development projects from concept through production.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Estimating, and Business Development.
• Participate in customer meetings, design reviews, and project planning.
• Help manage project timelines, action items, and milestones.
• Support 3D models, BOMs, drawings, and engineering documentation.
• Assist with product costing and design-for-manufacturability reviews.
• Help identify and solve technical and manufacturing challenges.
• Support Maysteel's stage-gated New Product Introduction process.
• Travel occasionally, including potential international travel.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

Maysteel in Allenton, Wisconsin is seeking a Program Engineer 1 to gain hands-on experience in new product development, manufacturing, and project coordination. You’ll work with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and business development teams to turn concepts into production-ready parts.

As an entry-level developmental role, you’ll learn from experienced professionals, contribute to design reviews, manage timelines, and support costing and documentation while growing into broader engineering