Mechanical Engineer III - Ehouse

States Manufacturing LLC; Dayton (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

PTO / ESST

Paid Weekly

Vision and Dental Insurance

401K / Life Insurance / STD

Job summary

States Manufacturing LLC seeks a Mechanical Engineer III to lead the design and development of E House structures and associated assemblies. You will ensure designs meet seismic, environmental, and thermal requirements, while driving manufacturability and cost optimization.

The role requires technical leadership across cross-functional teams and mentorship of engineers and designers. Responsibilities include validation through testing, cost reduction initiatives, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, required.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in mechanical design of E House systems, enclosures, or similar large structures.
• Experience leading projects and delivering designs into production.
• Strong expertise in structural design of large assemblies or enclosures and welded/fabricated structures.
• Experience considering environmental and seismic design requirements.

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.
• 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.
• Validate designs through testing and simulation to ensure performance under real-world conditions.
• Design E House structures optimized for fabrication processes and manufacturing integration.
• 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, electrical, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams to resolve 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.

Skills

Leadership

5+ years experience

Structural design

Seismic considerations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

Description

Position Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Leadership & Execution

• 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

Structural Design & Validation

• 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

Manufacturing Integration & Cost Optimization

• 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

Standards, Process & Continuous Improvement

• 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

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Application Support

• 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

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• 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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ 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)
• We are unable to support H1-B, TN or STEM OPT candidates at this time

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with complex, configurable, or custom-engineered products
• Background in manufacturing engineering or production support
• Experience supporting application engineering or sales functions

Key Competencies

• Deep understanding of structural trade-offs (strength, cost, manufacturability, thermal performance, seismic considerations)
• Strong problem-solving and technical decision-making skillsExcellent communication skills, including presenting design trade-offs to stakeholders
• Proven leadership and mentoring capability
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and quality

What Success Looks Like

• 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

Benefits

• PTO/ESST
• Paid holidays
• $100 individual deductible and $300 family deductible health insurance
• Paid Weekly
• Vision and Dental Insurance
• 401K / Life Insurance / STD