Innovative Mechanical Product Designer (CAD & Prototyping)

Kendall Howard LLC.; Chisago City (MN); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supplemental insurance options

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kendall Howard LLC is seeking a Product Design Engineer in Chisago City, MN to develop mechanical designs and tooling for innovative products from concept to production. You will ensure performance, quality, and cost targets are met while collaborating with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams.

The role emphasizes prototyping, FEA assessment, and design for manufacturability. SolidWorks proficiency and experience with machining principles are required to translate concepts into

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Proven experience in mechanical design and tooling development.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD software.
• Strong understanding of machining processes and tool design principles.
• Experience with prototyping and design validation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed mechanical designs and tooling concepts using CAD software such as SolidWorks.
• Create and validate prototypes to test design feasibility and performance.
• Perform finite element analysis (FEA) to assess structural integrity and optimize designs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and machining teams to ensure designs are practical and cost-effective to produce.
• Iterate on designs based on testing feedback and production constraints to achieve optimal product performance.
• Document design processes, specifications, and changes to maintain clear communication across teams.
• Support the transition of designs from prototype to full-scale production, addressing any engineering challenges that arise.

Skills

Mechanical design

Tooling development

Prototyping

Design validation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

3D CAD software

FEA software

Job description

Kendall Howard LLC is seeking a Product Design Engineer in Chisago City, MN to develop mechanical designs and tooling for innovative products from concept to production. You will ensure performance, quality, and cost targets are met while collaborating with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams.

The role emphasizes prototyping, FEA assessment, and design for manufacturability. SolidWorks proficiency and experience with machining principles are required to translate concepts into