Mechanical Design Engineer

Phillips and Temro Board; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision

401K plan with employer match

Paid time off

Annual bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Safety shoes reimbursement

Safety glasses reimbursement

Job summary

Phillips and Temro Industries in Eden Prairie, MN is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the detailed design of new products from concept through full production, and to support customers with design needs. Travel to customer sites is anticipated 10% to 15% annually.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering, at least 3 years of design experience, and familiarity with metal stamping/forming, plastics, and electro-mechanical design.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of design and development experience.
• Familiarity with metal stamping/forming, plastics, and electro-mechanical design; CAD/FEA/CFD; executes DFMEA and APQP documentation.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the detailed design of new products and components from concept to full production.
• Travel to customers for design support; annual travel 10–15%.
• Collaborates with all departments to ensure design meets reliability, manufacturability, and regulatory requirements.
• Conducts or directs lab tests and makes professional judgments with respect to lab testing.
• Leads prototyping from definition to execution.
• Keeps informed on competitive offerings and material/manufacturing advancements.
• Provides technical assistance on product application to marketing and customers.
• Leads project documentation in compliance with quality systems.

Skills

Print Reading

GD&T

Metrology

Team Leadership

Root cause analysis

Design of experiments

Corrective Action/ Preventative Action

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Solidworks

Minitab

MS Project

Job description

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Mechanical Design Engineer

• Posted on August 14, 2026

Locations

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Eden Prairie, MN 55344, USA

• Salary : $84,500 USD per year
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: MECHD001586

Description

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Responsible for the detailed design of new products and components and modification and improvements to existing products from concept to full production.
• Involved in maintaining and advancing relationships with customers. Travels to customer, as needed, for design support. Annual travel 10% to 15%.
• Works closely with all other departments within the company to ensure that product design meets their expectations. (i.e. reliability, manufacturability, aesthetics, customer requirements, regulatory requirements, etc.)
• Conducts or directs lab tests and makes professional judgments with respect to lab testing.
• Leads prototyping process including definition, sourcing, & execution.
• Keeps informed as to developments in competitive product offerings, and in material/manufacturing advancements as they apply to the company.
• Keeps informed as to customer markets as they affect PTI’s product portfolio.
• Provides technical assistance, with respect to product application, to internal and external marketing representatives and customers.
• Leads project documentation in compliance with PTI’s quality system implementation.
• May provide direction & supervision to other departmental staff.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

• Quality Systems:
  • TS 16949
• APQP:
  • DFMEA
  • MSA
  • Control Plans
  • SPC
  • Customer Specific Requirements
• Technical:
  • Print Reading
  • GD&T
  • Metrology
  • Team Leadership
• Problem Solving:
  • Root cause analysis
  • Design of experiments
  • Corrective Action/ Preventative Action
• Computer Skills:
  • Minitab
  • Solidworks
  • MS Project

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of design and development experience
• Familiarity with metal stamping/forming, plastics, and/or electro-mechanical design. Familiarity with CAD, FEA, CFD responsible for print integrity.Executes DFMEA and APQP document support.

Base Pay Range: $80k-$95k

Compensation Disclosure:

At Phillips and Temro Industries, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is listed above. Your base pay will depend on your skills, education, qualifications, experience, and location. The final salary offer will be based on these criteria and may differ based on the candidate's experience and qualifications and other job-related reasons. If you have any questions about the salary range, the compensation structure, or benefits offered feel free to reach out to [e-mail]

Benefits Available to Full-Time Employees:

• Health insurance, dental, and vision (cost-share)
• HSA/FSA
• STD and LTD (company provided)
• Basic Life and AD&D (company provided)
• Voluntary Supplemental Life
• EAP (company provided)
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• 401K plan with employer match
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Annual bonus based on company performance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field.

Experience

Required

3 years: Professional engineering experience

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