Mechanical Design Engineer — Prototyping to Production

Socket.dev; Minnesota; On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

Supplemental insurance options

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Online apparel store

Job summary

Kendall Howard is seeking a Product Design Engineer to lead the development of innovative mechanical products from concept to production. You will design components that meet performance, quality, and cost targets while collaborating with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams.

The role emphasizes CAD-based design, prototyping, FEA, and manufacturability considerations to ensure reliable, scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience in mechanical design and tooling development.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD software.
• Strong understanding of machining processes and tool design principles.
• Experience with prototyping and design validation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed mechanical designs and tooling concepts using CAD software such as SolidWorks.
• Create and validate prototypes to test design feasibility and performance.
• Perform finite element analysis (FEA) to assess structural integrity and optimize designs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and machining teams to ensure designs are practical and cost-effective to produce.
• Iterate on designs based on testing feedback and production constraints to achieve optimal product performance.
• Document design processes, specifications, and changes to maintain clear communication across teams.
• Support the transition of designs from prototype to full-scale production, addressing any engineering challenges that arise.

Skills

Mechanical design

Prototyping

Tooling development

DFM/ DFA understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Kendall Howard is seeking a Product Design Engineer to lead the development of innovative mechanical products from concept to production. You will design components that meet performance, quality, and cost targets while collaborating with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams.

The role emphasizes CAD-based design, prototyping, FEA, and manufacturability considerations to ensure reliable, scalable solutions.