Mechanical Engineer - Cost & Design Optimizations

Appliedengineering; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 48,216 - 74,390; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401K plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid overtime

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Applied Engineering, Inc. in Faribault, MN is seeking a Mechanical Engineer - Cost & Design Improvements to drive cost savings and improve mechanical design across product lines.

In this role you will perform design, modeling, and analysis for new and existing components; support RDE initiatives, collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams; and work with suppliers to implement design improvements in a dynamic, ownership‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a mechanical engineer.
• Experience with mechanical design, modeling, and documentation.
• Familiarity with sustaining engineering, cost‑reduction initiatives, and ECR processes.
• Ability to identify and execute mechanical design improvements supporting cost, quality, and performance goals.
• Strong analytical skills and mechanical problem‑solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Drive cost savings, margin improvement, and mechanical design enhancements across product lines
• Perform mechanical design, modeling, and analysis for new and existing components and assemblies
• Support RDE initiatives, including concept development, prototyping, and early‑stage mechanical design work
• Contribute to sustaining engineering activities, including cost‑reduction projects and engineering change requests (ECRs)
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to implement design improvements and resolve mechanical issues
• Work collaboratively with suppliers and Applied partners
• Contribute to projects that impact communities in Northfield, Owatonna, Dundas, Medford, Lakeville, Farmington, Waseca, and Lonsdale, and the greater southern Twin Cities metro
• Apply your skills in a dynamic environment that values ownership and innovation

Skills

Mechanical design

Modeling

Documentation

Sustaining engineering

Cost reduction

ECR processes

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Applied Engineering, Inc. in Faribault, MN is seeking a Mechanical Engineer - Cost & Design Improvements to drive cost savings and improve mechanical design across product lines.

In this role you will perform design, modeling, and analysis for new and existing components; support RDE initiatives, collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams; and work with suppliers to implement design improvements in a dynamic, ownership‑driven environment.