Mechanical Engineer - Concept to Prototype & Production

Johnstech International; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (ICHRA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Vision Insurance

Life & AD&D Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Johnstech International’s Custom Product Engineering team develops products that meet specific customer performance expectations, from concept to production. The role involves cutting-edge technology development, product design, and core technology improvements.

Responsibilities span prototyping, design rule definition, collaboration with engineering and manufacturing, and driving root-cause analyses to enhance reliability. Travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• BSME or related experience (4-year degree preferred).
• 2+ years’ experience in design/manufacturing environment.
• Experience with problem identification/resolution and risk management.
• Ability to analyze and drive continuous improvement opportunities.
• Self-starter capable of taking projects from start to finish.
• Comfortable working with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to communicate technical information to varied audiences.
• Willing to travel nationally and internationally up to 25%.
• Able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist or create working prototypes from concept to final product.
• Define design rules and create documentation with Design & Drafting.
• Collaborate with engineers, manufacturing, design & drafting, test lab and quality to maintain processes and quality plans.
• Assist or create new/existing experimental tests.
• Investigate and resolve product performance, cost, manufacturability, quality, reliability and serviceability.
• Participate on projects and cross-functional teams.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for reliability.
• Coordinate with patent counsel on patent research.
• Investigate new materials, technology, capabilities.
• Assist with sourcing and qualifying new suppliers.
• Other duties as needed.

Skills

Prototype development

Design rules

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem identification/resolution

Analytical thinking

Independent/project ownership

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/related field

Tools

DOE/CAE/FEA

Ansys

Job description

Johnstech International’s Custom Product Engineering team develops products that meet specific customer performance expectations, from concept to production. The role involves cutting-edge technology development, product design, and core technology improvements.

Responsibilities span prototyping, design rule definition, collaboration with engineering and manufacturing, and driving root-cause analyses to enhance reliability. Travel up to 25% is expected.