Mechanical Engineer

Gilder Search Group; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental insurance

Paid holidays

Sick time (MN)

Job summary

Konik, in Minnesota, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for the design, development, and improvement of complex electromechanical products in highly regulated environments.

The role offers a contract-to-hire path, with responsibilities spanning concept to production release and cross-functional collaboration with engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 0-3 years of mechanical design, product development, or manufacturing experience.
• Experience with 3D CAD software (Creo/SolidWorks preferred).
• Exposure to electromechanical product design in a highly regulated environment is a plus.
• U.S. Person status required and eligibility to obtain/maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, and systems meeting performance, quality, manufacturability, cost, and schedule requirements.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, assemblies, drawings, and documentation.
• Support projects through product development lifecycle from concept to production release.
• Develop and maintain BOMs and engineering change documentation.
• Collaborate with engineers, manufacturing teams, suppliers, and customers to define requirements and resolve issues.
• Participate in design reviews, testing activities, and evaluations to improve performance and reliability.
• Assist in troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Strong analytical, problem-solving, &-

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo Parametric

SolidWorks

Job description

Mechanical Engineer

Eagan, MN | $32-40/hr | Contract to Hire

Konik is partnering with a growing engineering organization in the defense industry that is seeking to add a Mechanical Engineer to support the design, development, and improvement of complex electromechanical products for highly regulated environments. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer seeking exposure to the full product lifecycle, from concept and design through testing, manufacturing support, and ongoing product enhancements.

The ideal candidate enjoys hands‑on mechanical design, working closely with cross‑functional teams, and solving technical challenges in a collaborative engineering environment.

Mechanical Engineer Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, and systems that meet performance, quality, manufacturability, cost, and schedule requirements.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, assemblies, detailed drawings, and engineering documentation.
• Support projects throughout the product development lifecycle, from concept through production release.
• Develop and maintain bills of materials (BOMs), document control records, and engineering change documentation.
• Collaborate with engineers, manufacturing teams, suppliers, and customers to define requirements and resolve technical issues.
• Participate in design reviews, testing activities, and technical evaluations to improve product performance and reliability.
• Support troubleshooting, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement efforts.

Mechanical Engineer Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 0-3 years of mechanical design, product development, or manufacturing experience.
• Experience with 3D CAD software; Creo Parametric and/or SolidWorks experience preferred.
• Knowledge of engineering drawings, GD&T, BOM management, and engineering documentation practices.
• Ideal candidates will have exposure to electromechanical product design & development, and/or experience designing within a highly regulated industry.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment while managing multiple priorities.
• U.S. Person status required (ITAR compliance required).
• This position requires eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance. Per U.S. government regulations, candidates must be U.S. citizens to be considered for clearance.

Benefits

• Health & dental insurance
• Paid holidays
• MN Earned Sick & Safe Time
• Weekly paychecks
• Eligible for Overtime

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Konik is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other protected class status.

Konik has been creating impactful relationships between technical talent and employers for more than 50 years. Konik has specialized in placing professional, qualified personnel in Minnesota and western Wisconsin businesses since its inception, and maintains a strong commitment to customer service.