Mechanical Designer

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Winona (MN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a Mechanical Designer for an onsite role in Winona, MN. You will take designs from concept through production, collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, sales, purchasing and planning teams.

The ideal candidate has strong 3D CAD and 2D drafting experience, a solid understanding of mechanical design and manufacturing processes, and the ability to translate project requirements into manufacturable designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Approximately 5 years of mechanical design experience.
• Strong experience creating 3D CAD models and 2D drawings.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor or similar CAD software.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and mechanical engineering principles.
• Experience developing and maintaining technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Create mechanical designs, technical drawings, and digital models for products.
• Collaborate with engineering and sales teams to understand requirements and objectives.
• Produce detailed 3D models and 2D production drawings for components and assemblies.
• Develop accurate and manufacturable designs using CAD tools.
• Maintain drawings, specifications, BOMs, and technical documentation.
• Ensure designs meet quality, manufacturing, and industry standards.
• Support manufacturing, purchasing, planning, sales, and engineering during development and production.
• Provide technical assistance related to product design and production challenges.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

2D drafting

Autodesk Inventor

Manufacturing concepts

Documentation

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Mechanical Designer

Location: Winona, MN (Onsite)
Compensation: $56,000-$75,000 annually, depending on experience
Department: Engineering
Employment Type: Full-Time | Exempt

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Designer to join a growing engineering team in Winona, Minnesota. This is an onsite position for someone who enjoys taking a design from concept through production and collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, sales, purchasing, and planning teams.

The ideal candidate has strong 3D CAD and 2D drafting experience, a solid understanding of mechanical design and manufacturing processes, and the ability to transform project requirements into accurate, manufacturable designs.

What You'll Do

As a Mechanical Designer, you will create mechanical designs, technical drawings, and digital models while supporting products throughout the design and manufacturing lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering and sales teams to understand project requirements, specifications, and design objectives.
• Create detailed 3D models and 2D production drawings for mechanical components, assemblies, and systems.
• Utilize Autodesk Inventor or comparable CAD software to develop accurate and manufacturable designs.
• Apply sound mechanical engineering principles throughout the design process.
• Create and maintain drawings, specifications, bills of materials (BOMs), and technical documentation.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable quality, manufacturing, and industry standards.
• Support manufacturing, purchasing, planning, sales, and engineering teams throughout development and production.
• Provide technical assistance related to product design and production challenges.
• Investigate and resolve design, assembly, and BOM-related issues.
• Support pilot runs, product launches, and process changes.
• Conduct design reviews to verify functionality, manufacturability, and compliance.
• Partner with quality teams to address design-related concerns.
• Manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines and business objectives.
• Help maintain production continuity by responding to engineering and documentation issues as they arise.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Approximately 5 years of mechanical design experience.
• Strong experience creating 3D CAD models and 2D drawings.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor or similar CAD software.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and mechanical engineering principles.
• Experience developing and maintaining technical documentation.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Opportunity to work on products from concept through production.
• Collaborative engineering and manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to the full product lifecycle.
• Stable, established manufacturing organization.
• Opportunities for professional growth and continued technical development.