Mechanical Engineer I

Marvin; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$300 annual wellbeing account

Better Living Day!

Annual profit sharing

Giving at Marvin

Brighter Days Fund

Job summary

Marvin is seeking a Mechanical Engineer I to design, fabricate, develop, and test solutions improving reliability and throughput of production equipment. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver safe, cost-effective and high-quality equipment, fixtures, and workstations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, strong CAD skills, and the ability to read engineering drawings. Join Marvin, a family-owned leader in windows and doors, with robust growth and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles and materials.
• Proficiency in CAD software and reading engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate, develop and test jigs/fixtures and production workstations.
• Support maintenance to identify and resolve issues in production equipment.
• Collaborate with plant personnel to diagnose root causes of equipment challenges.
• Assist with equipment retrofits and daily manufacturing issues.
• Develop BOMs and procure required materials.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement in production processes.
• Lead problem-solving groups to analyze production line problems.

Skills

Mechanical design

Materials knowledge

CAD software

Engineering drawings

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Creo

Job description

Job Overview

The Mechanical Engineer 1 designs, fabricates, develops, and tests solutions to improve reliability, capability, throughput, and the safety of production equipment, jigs/fixtures, workstations, and material handling equipment. The Mechanical Engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver safe, cost-effective, and high-quality solutions.

Job Overview

The Mechanical Engineer 1 designs, fabricates, develops, and tests solutions to improve reliability, capability, throughput, and the safety of production equipment, jigs/fixtures, workstations, and material handling equipment. The Mechanical Engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver safe, cost-effective, and high-quality solutions.

Highlights of your role

• Support Maintenance to identify, problem solve, and resolve issues in production equipment.
• Design, fabricate, develop, and test jigs/fixtures, material handling equipment, and production workstations.
• Collaborate with plant personnel to gather insights, diagnose issues, and determine root causes of equipment challenges
• Assist with equipment retrofits.
• Assist Manufacturing Engineers with daily issues.
• Maintain drawing accuracy and folder structure format.
• Develop bill of materials and procure necessary materials.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement activities within production and business processes.
• Assist in analyzing, identifying, and resolving production line problems and lead problem solving groups.

You’re a good fit if you have (or if you can)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles and materials
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Creo, or similar)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated, strong written and oral communication required
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

We invite you to See Yourself at Marvin

From people to products, Marvin is committed to creating better ways of living. When you join this family-owned and -led window and door company, you belong to a community full of opportunities. For more than a century, we’ve been at the forefront of designing, building, and engineering premium, award-winning products. Today, Marvin is also proud to have been named a Top Large Employer by Forbes Magazine two years in a row, in 2024 and 2025. With operations in 19 cities across North America, we manufacture Marvin’s quality products, including Infinity Replacement Windows and Doors, and TruStile Doors. Together, we uphold our values and foster a culture where safety and the wellbeing of our people comes first. We take a better living approach with benefits to support you at work and beyond. From day one, you will enjoy health insurance, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a 401(k) retirement savings match and more! Join the more than 8,000 Marvin team members to experience these benefits and more.

Some Of Our Unique And Most Popular Benefits Include

• $300 annual wellbeing account to spend on what helps you feel happy + healthy
• Better Living Day! (a paid day off to go have some fun)
• Annual profit sharing – recognizing everyone’s contribution to Marvin’s success
• Giving at Marvin – participate in organized volunteer opportunities
• Brighter Days Fund – financial support from your colleagues and the Marvin family during personal hardships

Marvin is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Marvin is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process may contact us at [e-mail].