Innovative Mobile Product Development Engineer

MDS Staffing; Dayton (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MDS Staffing seeks a Product Development Engineer to drive the design and deployment of mobile material handling innovations. You will lead mechanical engineering projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate customer needs into robust products that meet cost and schedule targets.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will apply CAD, FEA, and lean manufacturing principles to optimize performance, reliability, and manufacturability, while mentoring production staff and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in Mechanical, New Product Development, or Manufacturing Engineering role in mobile material handling.
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and other simulation tools.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality control, and lean manufacturing principles.
• Proficient in CAD software (Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks) and other engineering tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to meet aggressive deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to manufacturing and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to conceptualize, design, and develop new products for mobile material handling solutions.
• Conduct comprehensive research on industry trends, customer needs, and technological advancements.
• Lead the product development lifecycle from ideation to prototyping, testing, and final production.
• Utilize mechanical engineering principles to optimize performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Provide technical support to internal teams and customers, addressing inquiries and resolving issues.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry standards, incorporating them into designs.
• Assist in training production staff with new processes and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations during testing.
• Support integration of automation and mechatronic systems into products.
• Engage in other duties as assigned.

Skills

FEA experience

CAD proficiency

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

ERP systems

PLM software

PLC/Robotics controls

Job description

MDS Staffing seeks a Product Development Engineer to drive the design and deployment of mobile material handling innovations. You will lead mechanical engineering projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate customer needs into robust products that meet cost and schedule targets.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will apply CAD, FEA, and lean manufacturing principles to optimize performance, reliability, and manufacturability, while mentoring production staff and