Mechanical Engineer III - Ehouse
Forgent Power Solutions, Inc.
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Forgent Power Solutions, Inc. in Dayton, Minnesota is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III to lead the design and development of complex E House structures for switchgear and related equipment.
The role emphasizes structural integrity, thermal performance, environmental and seismic considerations, and cost optimization. You will provide technical leadership across cross-functional teams, drive DFMA and DFA, mentor engineers, and ensure designs meet production requirements from concept through to
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- 7+ years of experience in mechanical design of E House systems or similar large structures.
- Experience leading projects and delivering designs into production.
- Experience considering environmental and seismic design requirements.
- Leadership experience (project or team lead).
Responsibilities
- Assist in leading the design and development of E House structures and associated mechanical assemblies.
- Ensure designs meet structural, thermal, environmental, and seismic requirements.
- Drive design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and design-for-assembly (DFA) to reduce fabrication complexity and assembly time.
- Serve as the technical authority for E House-related design decisions and risk mitigation.
- Lead cost reduction and value engineering efforts without compromising performance or quality.
- Partner with manufacturing to improve production efficiency and reduce variability.
- Work with cross-functional teams to resolve design challenges and transition designs to production.
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The Mechanical Engineer III assists in leading the design and development of complex E House structures for switchgear and related support equipment. This role focuses on structural integrity, thermal performance, manufacturability, and cost optimization of E House designs, including consideration of environmental and seismic requirements. The position provides technical leadership across cross-functional teams and drives continuous improvement in design standards, processes, and product performance.
The Mechanical Engineer III assists in leading the design and development of complex E House structures for switchgear and related support equipment. This role focuses on structural integrity, thermal performance, manufacturability, and cost optimization of E House designs, including consideration of environmental and seismic requirements. The position provides technical leadership across cross-functional teams and drives continuous improvement in design standards, processes, and product performance.
- Assist in leading the design and development of E House structures and associated mechanical assemblies
- Ensure designs meet structural, thermal, environmental, and seismic requirements
- Drive design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and design-for-assembly (DFA) to reduce fabrication complexity and assembly time
- Serve as the technical authority for E House-related design decisions and risk mitigation
- Apply advanced structural design principles to E House structures, including: framed structures and load-bearing systems, sheet metal and panelized assemblies, mounting, lifting, transportation, and anchoring systems
- Incorporate seismic design considerations, including load paths, anchoring, and structural reinforcement where required
- Perform or interpret analyses such as: structural/deflection analysis, thermal performance evaluations, load, transport, vibration, and seismic force considerations
- Validate designs through testing and simulation to ensure performance under real-world conditions
- Design E House structures optimized for fabrication processes such as: structural fabrication and welding, panel fabrication and integration, finishing and assembly processes
- Integrate advanced manufacturing techniques, including automated fabrication and robotics where applicable
- Lead cost reduction and value engineering efforts without compromising performance or quality
- Partner with manufacturing to improve production efficiency and reduce variability
- Develop and maintain E House design standards, best practices, and component libraries
- Lead Lean design initiatives and cross-site collaboration to standardize and improve design approaches
- Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, tools, and workflows
- Work closely with mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams to resolve complex design challenges
- Support application engineering and Sales with E House configurations, scope definition, and cost estimating
- Participate in quoting, design reviews, and customer-specific customization efforts
- Ensure smooth transition from design to production
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and designers
- Lead project teams and coordinate engineering efforts
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 7+ years of experience in mechanical design of E House systems, enclosure systems, or similar large fabricated structures
- Demonstrated experience leading projects and delivering designs into production
- Strong expertise in structural design of large assemblies or enclosures and welded and fabricated structures
- Experience considering environmental and seismic design requirements
- Experience in a leadership role (project or team lead)
- Proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, or similar)
- Experience with complex, configurable, or custom-engineered products
- Background in manufacturing engineering or production support
- Experience supporting application engineering or sales functions
- Deep understanding of structural trade-offs (strength, cost, manufacturability, thermal performance, seismic considerations)
- Strong problem-solving and technical decision-making skills
- Excellent communication skills, including presenting design trade-offs to stakeholders
- Proven leadership and mentoring capability
- Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and quality
- Robust, manufacturable E House designs delivered on time and within budget
- Designs that perform reliably under operational, environmental, and seismic conditions
- Measurable improvements in fabrication efficiency and cost reduction
- Standardized and scalable design practices
- Strong collaboration across engineering and manufacturing teams
- Development of team capability and technical expertise
- PTO/ESST
- Paid holidays
- $100 individual deductible and $300 family deductible health insurance
- Paid Weekly
- Vision and Dental Insurance
- 401K / Life Insurance / STD
$122,000 - $135,000
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