Mechanical Design Engineer (New Product Development)

Hunter-Engineering-Company-; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-Sh-sharing Plan

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Onsite Fitness Center

Job summary

Hunter Engineering Company in Bridgeton, Missouri, seeks an R&D Engineer II - Mechanical to develop new mechanical components and subsystems. You’ll investigate, specify, design, analyze, and test to meet project goals in automotive service equipment.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering, CAD proficiency (Creo preferred), and hands-on design experience with sheet metal, weldments, hydraulics, and mechanisms. Travel <10% and cross-functional collaboration are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is required or equivalent.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Proactive, creative self-starter with CAD experience.
• Familiarity with sheet metal, weldments, hydraulics, and system integration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test mechanical components for new products.
• Select parts, materials, and processes to meet project scope.
• Validate concepts through analysis and testing and design fixtures as needed.
• Collaborate across functions to meet deliverables and lead smaller projects.

Job description

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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!’