Mechanical Design Engineer (New Product Development)

Hunter Engineering Company; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-Sharing Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Onsite Fitness Center

Job summary

Hunter Engineering Company in Bridgeton, MO, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for New Product Development to design, analyze, and test automotive service equipment components.

You will lead CAD design (Creo), develop sheet metal and weldments, and apply GD&T while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Occasional travel (<10%) and growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Proficient with CAD (Creo preferred).
• Experience with sheet metal, weldments, mechanisms, machined parts, hydraulics, and system integration.
• Knowledge of GD&T and patent experience is a plus.
• Travel to manufacturing and customer sites <10%.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test new products for the Automotive Service Industry
• Achieve reliable function that satisfies project scope criteria through the selection of parts, materials, and manufacturing processes
• Validate concepts through analysis and testing including design of test fixtures and special instrumentation where necessary
• Design parts and assemblies consisting of sheet metal, weldments, machined parts, castings, plastics, sensors, and electronics
• Collaborate with other functional groups to meet project deliverables
• Core contributor with the ability to lead smaller projects
• Occasional travel to manufacturing and customer sites required (<10%)
• Additional duties as assigned

Skills

CAD Creo

Time management

Self-starter

GD&T

Sheet metal

Weldments

Mechanisms

Machined parts

Hydraulics

System integration

Patent experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo CAD software

Job description

Career Opportunities with Hunter Engineering Company

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Mechanical Design Engineer (New Product Development)

Looking to build your career with a company that values innovation, stability, and people? Join our dedicated team as a R&D Engineer II - Mechanical, in Bridgeton, MO!

Since 1946, Hunter Engineering has been aligning cutting-edge technology with a strong commitment to quality. As a family-owned, American-made company, Hunter is the global leader in automotive service equipment, with our products used in over 130 countries by top vehicle manufacturers, tire companies, and service centers.

We’re proud to be recognized as a Best Places to Work finalist by the St. Louis Business Journal for five consecutive years (2022 – 2026) – a testament to our commitment to our people. Here, employees are supported, challenged, and take pride in their work. We offer exceptional benefits, a healthy work-life balance, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.

If you’re ready to join a team that’s shaping the future of automotive service, read on.

As a R&D Engineer II - Mechanical, you will develop mechanical components and subsystems through the process of investigation, specification development, design, analysis, and testing.

What You’ll Do:

• Design, develop, and test new products for the Automotive Service Industry
• Achieve reliable function that satisfies project scope criteria through the selection of parts, materials, and manufacturing processes
• Validate concepts through analysis and testing including design of test fixtures and special instrumentation where necessary
• Design parts and assemblies consisting of sheet metal, weldments, machined parts, castings, plastics, sensors, and electronics
• Collaborate with other functional groups to meet project deliverables
• Core contributor with the ability to lead smaller projects
• Occasional travel to manufacturing and customer sites required (<10%)
• Additional duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar field.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Must be a proactive, creative self-starter, & proficient with CAD (Creo preferred).
• Preferred to have design experience with the following:
  • Sheet metal
  • Weldments
  • Mechanisms
  • Machined parts
  • Tooled components
  • Hydraulics
  • System integration
  • Structure analysis
  • Material Selection
  • Heat treatment
  • Patent experience
  • GD&T
• General knowledge of vehicles and their suspension systems is helpful.

What We Offer:

• Profit-Sharing Plan with Safe Harbor Contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Free Onsite Fitness & Recreation Center

Join us in our mission to ‘Align People and Innovation to Drive Excellence!’