Mechanical Designer — Shape Next-Gen Process Equipment

GEA Group; Oakdale (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, & vision coverage

12 paid holidays & 136 hours PTO

7% 401(k) employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness incentive program

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Health Savings Accounts

Job summary

GEA Group, a global leader in engineering solutions, seeks an early-career Mechanical Designer to turn concepts into detailed, production-ready designs for equipment used across food, dairy, beverage, and chemical industries. You will own drawings, BOMs, tolerances, and calculations while collaborating with managers, production teams, and vendors.

Ideal candidates have 0–5 years of mechanical design experience, an Associate’s degree in Mechanical Design or equivalent, and strong attention to

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Mechanical Design or equivalent experience.
• 0–5 years of experience in mechanical design.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor is required.
• Familiarity with Autodesk Vault is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with imperial/metric units is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed mechanical drawings and layouts for systems, components, and assemblies.
• Develop multiple views and clearly define dimensions, tolerances, materials, and relationships between parts.
• Interpret engineering specifications and perform calculations for accuracy and compliance.
• Build and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) based on drawings and project requirements.
• Revise drawings to reflect design changes and maintain project records.
• Collaborate with project managers, production teams, vendors, and purchasing to support execution.
• Meet deadlines and project milestones with effective time management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent working

Time management

Written & verbal communication

Education

Associate’s degree in Mechanical Design or equivalent

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk Vault

Job description

GEA Group, a global leader in engineering solutions, seeks an early-career Mechanical Designer to turn concepts into detailed, production-ready designs for equipment used across food, dairy, beverage, and chemical industries. You will own drawings, BOMs, tolerances, and calculations while collaborating with managers, production teams, and vendors.

Ideal candidates have 0–5 years of mechanical design experience, an Associate’s degree in Mechanical Design or equivalent, and strong attention to