Mechanical and Design Engineer

Doherty Staffing Solutions; Maple Plain (MN); On-site; USD 85,962,000 - 100,289,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health coverage options

Temp-to-hire opportunities

Family-owned company with 45+ years in

Local, dedicated recruiter

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Doherty Staffing Solutions is hiring a Mechanical & Design Engineer in Maple Plain, MN. You will support manufacturing operations, equipment reliability, product development, and continuous process improvements from concept to completion.

Key responsibilities include CAD modeling, tooling design, troubleshooting, and maintaining engineering documentation. A degree in mechanical engineering or related field is required; candidates should be able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, Drafting or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Background in manufacturing, mechanical design, equipment engineering, or process engineering.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to pass pre-employment screening requirements, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain 3D CAD models and detailed manufacturing drawings.
• Design tooling, fixtures, jigs, and equipment modifications to improve operations.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and support repairs, maintenance, and process improvements.
• Assist with equipment installation, commissioning, and manufacturing launches.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, BOMs, and revision-controlled drawings.
• Conduct product and process testing and document findings and recommendations.
• Collaborate with production teams to improve safety, quality, and operational efficiency.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Independent work

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

3D CAD

Job description

Compensation: $30.00–$35.00 per hour – paid weekly

Schedule: 1st Shift | Monday–Thursday | 8:30 AM–4:30 PM

Job Type: Temp-to-Hire | Full-time

About the Opportunity

Doherty Staffing Solutions is hiring a Mechanical & Design Engineer for an engineering and manufacturing company in Maple Plain, MN. In this role, you'll support manufacturing operations, equipment reliability, product development, and continuous process improvements. This opportunity offers hands-on engineering work in a collaborative environment where you'll play a key role in projects from concept through completion. If you enjoy problem-solving, working with production teams, and seeing your ideas come to life, this job could be a great fit. Read below for more information!

What You'll Do as a Mechanical & Design Engineer:

• Create and maintain 3D CAD models and detailed manufacturing drawings
• Design tooling, fixtures, jigs, and equipment modifications to improve operations
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and support repairs, maintenance, and process improvements
• Assist with equipment installation, commissioning, and manufacturing launches
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, BOMs, and revision-controlled drawings
• Conduct product and process testing and document findings and recommendations
• Collaborate with production teams to improve safety, quality, and operational efficiency

What You Need to Bring to the Mechanical & Design Engineer Role:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related field; equivalent experience considered
• Background in manufacturing, mechanical design, equipment engineering, or process engineering
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Ability to pass pre-employment screening requirements, if applicable

Why You'll Like Working with Doherty Staffing Solutions

Enjoy weekly pay, access to health coverage options through Benefits in a Card (including preventative and minimum value plans), and temp-to-hire opportunities for long-term stability where applicable. As a family-owned company with over 45 years in business, we pride ourselves on providing personalized support through a local, dedicated recruiter and maintaining a strong reputation backed by positive online ratings. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds and experiences.

Doherty Staffing Solutions offers our valued contract employees health coverage through Benefits in a Card (preventative benefit and minimum value plans), along with weekly paychecks via a prepaid card from CHANGE. Learn more and find helpful links to additional resources at www.doherty.com/job-seekers/employee-benefits.