Product Design Engineer – Innovate for Lean Manufacturing

ASTEC; Waite Park (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Astec is seeking a Mechanical/ Electrical Engineer to execute design projects and validate concepts. You will craft specifications, maintain engineering documents, and contribute to 3D CAD and 2D drawings in a cross-functional environment.

The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering, 2+ years of experience, and the ability to lead teams while balancing project management tasks. A strong focus on manufacturability and vendor collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of engineering experience.
• Ability to lead teams and manage projects across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and execute the Product Design and Development (PDD) process to ensure product definitions and specifications are met by all stakeholders.
• Collaborate on product specifications, material selection, 3D CAD models, and detailed 2D drawings.
• Work with cross-functional project teams from concept to testing and production.
• Conduct design for manufacturability assessments to meet cost, build quantity and performance requirements.
• Develop concepts to meet cost objectives and interface with vendors to approve components.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Project leadership

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Nastran In-CAD

3DS Max

AutoCAD Electrical

MS Office Suite

Dynamics AX

Job description

Astec is seeking a Mechanical/ Electrical Engineer to execute design projects and validate concepts. You will craft specifications, maintain engineering documents, and contribute to 3D CAD and 2D drawings in a cross-functional environment.

The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering, 2+ years of experience, and the ability to lead teams while balancing project management tasks. A strong focus on manufacturability and vendor collaboration is essential.