Mechanical Engineer

Kärcher; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision plan

Paid Holidays (11 per year)

Flexible PTO for exempt; generous PTO

HSA, FSA and 401K matching

Paid sick time; disability insurance

Job summary

Kärcher is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer III to design new products per PSD and NPD processes, from concept to production release. You will develop mechanical designs, create 2D/3D drawings, document results, and ensure manufacturability with cross‑functional teams.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, 5+ years' experience, and strong CAD/Inventor skills, GD&T, and BOM management. Join a team focused on reliability, safety, and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years related experience.
• Proficient in 2D/3D CAD design, Inventor preferred.
• GD&T and stack‑up tolerancing knowledge.
• Manufacturing processes for metals and plastics.
• Mechanical properties of common materials.
• Design of mechanisms, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, vibrations, power transmission.
• Ability to create and maintain BOMs and detailed spreadsheets.
• Basic knowledge of electronics/mechatronics.

Responsibilities

• Use CAD to develop mechanical designs of parts, subassemblies and subsystems for new products.
• Create and maintain 2D drawings and 3D models.
• Generate design documentation including 3D models, drawings, reports, and simulations.
• Use PLM system to manage CAD files and part numbers.
• Collaborate with testing to ensure safety, performance and durability.
• Contribute to schedules and workloads within PSD/NPD processes.
• Assist with resource planning and project timelines.
• Support model makers in prototypes and mockups.
• Ensure manufacturability per Karcher Production System.
• Lead NPD projects.

Skills

CAD design

5+ years experience

GD&T

Stack‑up tolerancing

Materials knowledge

BOM management

Electronics/mechatronics basics

2D/3D drafting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Experience: 5+ years

Tools

Inventor

FEA

CFD

Job description

The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $95,000 Depending on experience

The deadline to submit applications is initially set for Monday September 21, 2026. However, the application period is subject to potential extensions or closure at any time without prior notice, especially once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants has been obtained.

The purpose of the Mechanical Design Engineer III is to design new products that satisfy customer needs and other requirements identified by Product Management specified in the Product Specifications Document (PSD) following the established New Product Development (NPD) process. The scope of this position includes all activities related to mechanical design and product reliability from ID concept to production release.

This Is How You WOW

• Uses CAD systems to develop mechanical design of parts, subassemblies and subsystems required for new products.


• Creates and maintains 2D drawings and 3D models of engineering designs.


• Generates design engineering documentation usually in the form of 3D models, engineering drawings, charts, spread sheets, simulation and testing results reports.


• Uses the PLM system to manage CAD files and new part numbers set up.


• Work closely with testing engineers to ensure the new designs comply with applicable safety regulations and performance and durability requirements.


• Provides input for schedules and workloads related to areas of responsibility.


• Work closely with project managers to assure adherence to time line, material cost, labor cost and other important goals product requirements established in the PSD.


• Provides detailed information of how his/her time is utilized (resource planning).


• Supports model makers in the construction of mock-ups and prototypes.


• Work closely with Industrial Design to meet corporate identity and design guidelines.


• Work closely with Operations to ensure new designs are manufacturable and comply with Karcher Production System global standards.


• Use predictive tools such as FEA, static and dynamic analysis and CFD.


• Understands all financials and budgeting metrics involved in the NPD process.


• Perform assignments with minimum supervision.


• Conduct and coordinate FMEA for new products under development.


• Lead NPD projects.

It would be WOW if you would bring this in:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar degree or equivalent work experience is required


• 5 or more years of related experience is required


• Proficient in 2D/3D CAD design, preferred system is Inventor.


• Strong knowledge on technical drafting. GD&T and Stack up Tolerancing analysis.


• Manufacturing processes for metals and plastics.


• Mechanical properties of common materials.


• Design of mechanisms, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, mechanical vibrations and power transmission.


• Ability to create and maintain BOM’s and other extensive and highly detailed spread sheets.


• General knowledge of basic electric circuits, electronics, and mechatronics.

Our Kärcher WOW-package

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plan


• Paid Holidays (11 per year)


• Flexible PTO for exempt employees; generous PTO for non-exempt employees


• HSA, FSA and 401K matching plans


• Paid sick time, as well as short- and long-term disability insurance

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. These may be added, removed, changed or reassigned as needed to accommodate business requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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