Mechanical Engineer

Wellington Steele & Associates, Inc.; Burnsville (MN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellington Steele & Associates, Inc. in Burnsville, MN is seeking a senior Mechanical Engineer to lead electro-mechanical product design from concept through production.

You will craft enclosures, housings, headsets, and speaker systems using SolidWorks, and work with cross-functional teams to deliver quality products. Required: a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, 7+ years of design experience, strong GD&T, tolerance analysis, and design verification skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 7+ years of mechanical product design experience.
• SolidWorks experience (Pro/E or AutoCAD a plus).
• Experience designing injection-molded plastic, sheet metal, and electro-mechanical assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design and development of electro-mechanical products from concept through production.
• Design components including enclosures, housings, headsets, speaker systems, mounting hardware, and related accessories.
• Develop 3D models, production drawings, BOMs, and engineering documentation using SolidWorks.
• Build prototypes, perform testing, and drive product improvements through design verification and validation.
• Conduct tolerance stack-up analysis, GD&T reviews, FMEA, and structural, thermal, and airflow analysis.
• Collaborate with electrical, acoustic, manufacturing, supply chain, and product management teams to deliver high-quality products on schedule.
• Support manufacturing, engineering change orders (ECOs), regulatory compliance, and continuous product improvements.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

SolidWorks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Location: Burnsville, MN (Hybrid – 3 days onsite/2 remote)

About the Opportunity

We're partnering with a global manufacturer that designs innovative professional audio, communications, and critical communications products used across commercial, public safety, and enterprise environments. This is an opportunity to join an experienced engineering team developing products from concept through production in a collaborative, technology-driven environment.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the mechanical design and development of electro-mechanical products from concept through production
• Design components including enclosures, housings, headsets, speaker systems, mounting hardware, and related accessories
• Develop 3D models, production drawings, BOMs, and engineering documentation using SolidWorks
• Build prototypes, perform testing, and drive product improvements through design verification and validation
• Conduct tolerance stack-up analysis, GD&T reviews, FMEA, and structural, thermal, and airflow analysis
• Collaborate with electrical, acoustic, manufacturing, supply chain, and product management teams to deliver high-quality products on schedule
• Support manufacturing, engineering change orders (ECOs), regulatory compliance, and continuous product improvements

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 7+ years of mechanical product design experience
• SolidWorks experience (Pro/E or AutoCAD is a plus)
• Experience designing injection-molded plastic, sheet metal, and electro-mechanical assemblies
• Knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, prototyping, and design verification
• Experience creating BOMs, engineering drawings, and supporting manufacturing
• Familiarity with regulatory standards such as UL or FAA is a plus
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple engineering projects

Why Consider This Role:

• Opportunity to work on innovative hardware products used around the world
• Highly collaborative engineering environment
• Long-term career growth with a global organization focused on product innovation and engineering excellence