Mechanical Engineer for Fabrication Support

Progressive-Systems-Inc; Medina (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive Systems, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support fabrication of complex components for outside customers.

You will redesign parts for manufacturability and help establish manufacturing procedures and quality standards in collaboration with Sales, Design, Manufacturing, and Quality teams. The role requires hands-on involvement with design, process development, and cross-functional coordination.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Experience designing mechanical components, machining, and weldments.
• Understanding of fabrication processes including welding, cutting, and laser operations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design or redesign components for manufacturability and assist fabrication in building complex parts.
• Collaborate with fabrication to establish best practices for cutting, welding, machining, and quality control.
• Develop manufacturing routes to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Occasional field service travel or plant visits to learn best practices (Approximately twice per year).
• Assist with fabrication equipment purchases and layout/workflow improvements for the department.
• Collaborate with Fabrication Sales to develop new business and resolve issues.

Skills

Mechanical design

Fabrication knowledge

Communication skills

Welding/machining understanding

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Job description

Mechanical Engineer for Fabrication Support

Progressive Systems, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for a newly created position supporting the fabrication of complex machinery components for outside customers. This engineer will work with experienced colleagues in Sales, Mechanical Design Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality Control to strengthen coordination between engineering and fabrication. Responsibilities include redesigning components for manufacturability, developing manufacturing procedures to improve production methods, and establishing quality standards.

Pay: Based on relevant education and experience

Schedule

In-Person, Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Potential to travel

Job Responsibilities:

• Design or re-design, develop drawings, and help the fabrication department build complex fabricated components.
• Work with the fabrication department to develop best practices and standards for cutting, welding, machining, and quality control.
• Help develop routing to create the most efficient manufacturing processes.
• Occasional field service travel or plant visits to learn best practices (Approximately twice per year).
• Help with new fabrication equipment purchases and Fabrication Department layout and flow.
• Work with Fabrication Sales to develop new business and resolve issues.

Position Qualifications:

• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to approach technical challenges creatively and analytically
• Experience with design of mechanical components, machining, and weldments
• Experience with AutoCAD and Inventor preferred
• Understanding of welding, machining, laser cutting and other fabrication processes
• Strong oral and written communication skills