Fabrication & Process Improvement Mechanical Engineer

Progressive Systems Inc.; Medina (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive Systems, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support fabrication of complex components for outside customers.

You will redesign parts for manufacturability and help establish manufacturing procedures and quality standards in collaboration with Sales, Design, Manufacturing, and Quality teams. The role requires hands-on involvement with design, process development, and cross-functional coordination.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Experience designing mechanical components, machining, and weldments.
• Understanding of fabrication processes including welding, cutting, and laser operations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design or redesign components for manufacturability and assist fabrication in building complex parts.
• Collaborate with fabrication to establish best practices for cutting, welding, machining, and quality control.
• Develop manufacturing routes to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Occasional field service travel or plant visits to learn best practices (Approximately twice per year).
• Assist with fabrication equipment purchases and layout/workflow improvements for the department.
• Collaborate with Fabrication Sales to develop new business and resolve issues.

Skills

Mechanical design

Fabrication knowledge

Communication skills

Welding/machining understanding

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Job description

Progressive Systems, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support fabrication of complex components for outside customers.

You will redesign parts for manufacturability and help establish manufacturing procedures and quality standards in collaboration with Sales, Design, Manufacturing, and Quality teams. The role requires hands-on involvement with design, process development, and cross-functional coordination.