Lead Mechanical Design Engineer - Concept to Production

Hitachi Energy; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Hitachi Energy seeks a Mechanical Product Design Engineer to lead design initiatives from concept through production, balancing performance, manufacturability and cost. You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing and supply chain colleagues to bring innovative products to life and ensure compliance with applicable standards and procedures.

The role emphasizes 3D CAD modeling (SolidWorks/CATIA/Creo), engineering analyses (FEA/CFD), and rigorous documentation across development stages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical product design and development.
• Proven expertise with 3D CAD design software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, or Creo.
• Experience with engineering analysis tools, including FEA and/or CFD.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials selection, and design for manufacturability principles.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project management skills within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of mechanical products, subsystems, and components from concept through production.
• Translate technical requirements into robust, manufacturable, and cost-effective mechanical solutions.
• Develop 3D models, assemblies, and detailed engineering drawings using advanced CAD tools.
• Perform engineering analyses including stress, vibration, thermal, and performance evaluations.
• Plan and execute product verification, validation, prototyping, and testing activities.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including electrical, software, manufacturing, and supply chain experts.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality, performance, and development processes.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, specifications, reports, and manufacturing instructions.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

Creo

FEA

CFD

Job description

Hitachi Energy seeks a Mechanical Product Design Engineer to lead design initiatives from concept through production, balancing performance, manufacturability and cost. You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing and supply chain colleagues to bring innovative products to life and ensure compliance with applicable standards and procedures.

The role emphasizes 3D CAD modeling (SolidWorks/CATIA/Creo), engineering analyses (FEA/CFD), and rigorous documentation across development stages.