Junior Design Consultant Engineer

Katalyst-Healthcares-; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst-Healthcares- is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design, model, and analyze mechanical systems from concept through production. The role supports DFM, design-to-cost, product redesign, and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) initiatives for complex products.

The engineer will collaborate with manufacturing and cross-functional teams to meet project requirements, ensuring documentation and reporting are thorough and clear for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication and technical writing skills.
• Experience with design for manufacturing and design-to-cost.
• Experience with new product development and engineering change management.

Responsibilities

• Design, model, and analyze mechanical systems from concept through production.
• Support DFM, design-to-cost, and FEA initiatives.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and cross-functional teams to meet project requirements.

Skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

CREO

ANSYS

Job description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design, model, and analyze mechanical systems from concept through production. The engineer will support Design for Manufacturing (DFM), design-to-cost, product redesign, and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) initiatives for complex products.

Key Responsibilities:

• CAD Modeling: Create 3D models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings using CREO.
• Structural Analysis: Perform linear and nonlinear static and dynamic stress analysis using ANSYS to verify product strength and durability.
• Design Optimization: Improve product weight, reliability, and manufacturability based on simulation results.
• Collaboration: Work with manufacturing and cross-functional teams to meet project requirements.

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in CREO for complex surface and solid modeling.
• Knowledge of ANSYS FEA and structural analysis.
• Understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), design-to-cost, and product redesign.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, engineering drawings, and product definition requirements.
• Experience with new product development (NPD), engineering change management, production launch, or manufacturing transition activities.
• Customer-facing program or project management experience.
• Strong communication, technical writing, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to prepare clear technical reports and documentation.

Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Additional Requirements:

• The Basic Qualifications section specifies 7+ years of relevant engineering experience, while the requisition lists 3–6 years.
• The job description mentions onsite work in San Diego, California, while the requisition location is Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Please confirm the correct work location and experience requirement before sharing with candidates.
• Ability to travel to supplier or manufacturing locations as required.

Key Skills:

• Mechanical Design.
• CREO.
• ANSYS.
• FEA.
• CAD Modeling.
• Structural Analysis.
• DFM.
• Design-to-Cost.
• Product Redesign.
• GD&T.
• Tolerance Analysis.
• NPD.
• Engineering Change Management.