Junior Mechanical Engineer - Hands-On Design & Production

DOC Services Inc.; Minnesota; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Craft is seeking an entry-level Mechanical Engineer to support the design, development, and production of material handling, storage, and safety related products. This role emphasizes practical engineering execution and collaboration with manufacturing for continuous product improvement.

The ideal candidate will contribute to product design, documentation, and production support while gaining exposure to real production hardware and lifecycle ownership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Familiarity with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes (welding, machining, sheet metal, fabrication).
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer new products and custom solutions
• Support existing product designs through design updates, documentation changes, and production support
• Assist with engineering change requests (ECRs/ECOs) and implementation into production
• Help diagnose production, quality, or field issues and support corrective actions.
• Create and update 3D models, drawings, and BOMs using SolidWorks
• Maintain accurate part data, revisions, and metadata in PDM and MRP systems
• Work closely with fabrication, welding, assembly, and quality teams to ensure designs are manufacturable and buildable
• Support fixture design and basic prototyping as needed
• Identify potential pinch points, cut hazards, or ergonomic concerns early and help implement improvements
• Participate in root‑cause analysis and problem‑solving efforts

Skills

Hands-on mindset

Strong communication

Team-oriented

Growth mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Valley Craft is seeking an entry-level Mechanical Engineer to support the design, development, and production of material handling, storage, and safety related products. This role emphasizes practical engineering execution and collaboration with manufacturing for continuous product improvement.

The ideal candidate will contribute to product design, documentation, and production support while gaining exposure to real production hardware and lifecycle ownership.