Lead Mechanical Design Engineer — NPD & Prototyping

Kärcher; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision plan

Paid Holidays (11 per year)

Flexible PTO for exempt; generous PTO

HSA, FSA and 401K matching

Paid sick time; disability insurance

Job summary

Kärcher is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer III to design new products per PSD and NPD processes, from concept to production release. You will develop mechanical designs, create 2D/3D drawings, document results, and ensure manufacturability with cross‑functional teams.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, 5+ years' experience, and strong CAD/Inventor skills, GD&T, and BOM management. Join a team focused on reliability, safety, and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years related experience.
• Proficient in 2D/3D CAD design, Inventor preferred.
• GD&T and stack‑up tolerancing knowledge.
• Manufacturing processes for metals and plastics.
• Mechanical properties of common materials.
• Design of mechanisms, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, vibrations, power transmission.
• Ability to create and maintain BOMs and detailed spreadsheets.
• Basic knowledge of electronics/mechatronics.

Responsibilities

• Use CAD to develop mechanical designs of parts, subassemblies and subsystems for new products.
• Create and maintain 2D drawings and 3D models.
• Generate design documentation including 3D models, drawings, reports, and simulations.
• Use PLM system to manage CAD files and part numbers.
• Collaborate with testing to ensure safety, performance and durability.
• Contribute to schedules and workloads within PSD/NPD processes.
• Assist with resource planning and project timelines.
• Support model makers in prototypes and mockups.
• Ensure manufacturability per Karcher Production System.
• Lead NPD projects.

Skills

CAD design

5+ years experience

GD&T

Stack‑up tolerancing

Materials knowledge

BOM management

Electronics/mechatronics basics

2D/3D drafting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Experience: 5+ years

Tools

Inventor

FEA

CFD

Job description

Kärcher is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer III to design new products per PSD and NPD processes, from concept to production release. You will develop mechanical designs, create 2D/3D drawings, document results, and ensure manufacturability with cross‑functional teams.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, 5+ years' experience, and strong CAD/Inventor skills, GD&T, and BOM management. Join a team focused on reliability, safety, and performance.