Mechanical Design Engineer

Gilder Search Group; Wyoming (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental insurance

Paid holidays

MN Earned Sick & Safe Time

Weekly paychecks

Job summary

Konik is seeking a Design Engineer to support a brake systems project in Wyoming, MN. The role focuses on brake component redesign, CAD updates, drawing releases, and manufacturing changes, working with suppliers, manufacturing teams, and engineering stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has mechanical design experience with machined components and proficiency in CREO, PLM, and GD&T. A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years of design experience are preferred, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience designing mechanical components or assemblies, preferably machined, hydraulic, structural, automotive, powersports, or similar products.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software; CREO experience strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, manufacturing processes, and engineering drawing creation.
• Experience releasing engineering documentation and supporting product lifecycle management processes.
• Strong communication, project organization, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• 5+ years of mechanical design engineering experience preferred, though highly capable engineers with less experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Design, modify, and release brake system components and assemblies using CREO and PLM tools.
• Manage engineering changes associated with transitioning brake components to a new manufacturing supplier, including drawing updates and release documentation.
• Evaluate opportunities for component optimization, standardization, and part consolidation to improve manufacturing efficiency and reduce complexity.
• Collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing, sourcing, quality, and engineering teams to support design-for-manufacturing initiatives and successful product launches.
• Interpret engineering requirements, specifications, and test data to implement design improvements and resolve technical issues.
• Ensure drawings, models, and engineering documentation meet GD&T and product quality standards.
• Support project execution through design reviews, technical communication, supplier coordination, and issue resolution.

Skills

Strong communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Project organization

Supplier coordination

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CREO

PLM tooling

Job description

Design Engineer - Brake Systems

Wyoming, MN | Contract | $40/hr - $65/hr

Konik is partnering with a leading automotive manufacturer to add a Design Engineer to their team. This position will support a major supplier transition project focused on brake component redesign, CAD updates, drawing releases, and manufacturing changes. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical design experience with machined components and the ability to work independently with suppliers, manufacturing teams, and engineering stakeholders.

Design Engineer - Brake Systems Responsibilities:

• Design, modify, and release brake system components and assemblies using CREO and PLM tools.
• Manage engineering changes associated with transitioning brake components to a new manufacturing supplier, including drawing updates and release documentation.
• Evaluate opportunities for component optimization, standardization, and part consolidation to improve manufacturing efficiency and reduce complexity.
• Collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing, sourcing, quality, and engineering teams to support design-for-manufacturing initiatives and successful product launches.
• Interpret engineering requirements, specifications, and test data to implement design improvements and resolve technical issues.
• Ensure drawings, models, and engineering documentation meet GD&T and product quality standards.
• Support project execution through design reviews, technical communication, supplier coordination, and issue resolution.

Design Engineer - Brake Systems Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience designing mechanical components or assemblies, preferably machined, hydraulic, structural, automotive, powersports, or similar products.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software; CREO experience strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, manufacturing processes, and engineering drawing creation.
• Experience releasing engineering documentation and supporting product lifecycle management processes.
• Strong communication, project organization, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• 5+ years of mechanical design engineering experience preferred, though highly capable engineers with less experience will be considered.

Benefits:

• Health & dental insurance
• Paid holidays
• MN Earned Sick & Safe Time
• Weekly paychecks

Konik is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other protected class status.

Konik has been creating impactful relationships between technical talent and employers for more than 50 years. Konik has specialized in placing professional, qualified personnel in Minnesota and western Wisconsin businesses since its inception and maintains a strong commitment to customer service.