Mechanical Product Design Engineer

ADP, Inc.; Chisago City (MN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kendall Howard is seeking a Product Design Engineer in Chisago City, MN to lead the development and refinement of mechanical products from concept through production. You will design components meeting performance, quality, and cost targets, collaborating with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams.

Responsibilities include CAD design, prototyping, FEA, and ensuring manufacturability and cost-effectiveness. A strong background in mechanical engineering and tooling is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience in mechanical design and tooling development.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD software.
• Understanding of machining processes and tool design principles.
• Experience with prototyping and design validation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed mechanical designs and tooling concepts using CAD software such as SolidWorks.
• Create and validate prototypes to test design feasibility and performance.
• Perform finite element analysis (FEA) to assess structural integrity and optimize designs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and machining teams to ensure designs are practical and cost-effective to produce.
• Iterate on designs based on testing feedback and production constraints to achieve optimal product performance.
• Document design processes, specifications, and changes to maintain clear communication across teams.
• Support the transition of designs from prototype to full-scale production, addressing engineering challenges that arise.

Skills

Mechanical design

Tooling development

Prototyping

Design validation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Kendall Howard is seeking a Product Design Engineer in Chisago City, MN to lead the development and refinement of mechanical products from concept through production. You will design components meeting performance, quality, and cost targets, collaborating with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams.

Responsibilities include CAD design, prototyping, FEA, and ensuring manufacturability and cost-effectiveness. A strong background in mechanical engineering and tooling is required.