Senior Design Engineer

ManpowerGroup; Claremont (MN); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

9 Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to lead mechanical product design for new development and cost-reduction initiatives in a manufacturing setting. The role emphasizes SolidWorks modeling, FEA-driven validation, and proficiency in injection molding and die casting processes.

Onsite in Owatonna, MN, with a focus on delivering manufacturable and cost-effective solutions. The ideal candidate will have a mechanical or agricultural engineering background, 5+ years in design, strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of product design or development experience.
• Advanced proficiency with SolidWorks and FEA tools.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead product design from concept through production launch.
• Develop detailed customer, product, and functional requirements.
• Create 3D CAD models, assemblies, and drawings in SolidWorks.
• Perform engineering analyses and design validation activities.
• Utilize FEA to evaluate and optimize product performance.
• Design components for injection molding and die casting.
• Participate in DFMEA, design reviews, and risk assessments.
• Develop prototypes and oversee prototype evaluations.
• Support Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Execute product testing and validation; drive continuous improvement.
• Provide technical leadership for product improvements and customization.

Skills

SolidWorks

FEA

Project leadership

Cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering

Tools

Finite Element Analysis tools

Job description

Our client is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to support new product development, product enhancement, and cost reduction initiatives in a manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for an engineer with a strong background in mechanical product design, SolidWorks, and manufacturing processes such as injection molding and die casting. Candidates with experience supporting products used in the construction industry or those familiar with construction-related equipment, materials, and applications are highly desired.

The Design Engineer will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to transform customer and product requirements into innovative, manufacturable solutions while ensuring performance, quality, and cost objectives are achieved. This position is 100% onsite in Owatonna, Minnesota.

Job Title: Design Engineer

Location: Owatonna, MN

Salary: 115-130k, DOE

Technical Skills & Responsibilities

• Lead product design and development activities from concept through production launch

• Develop detailed customer, product, and functional requirements

• Create 3D CAD models, assemblies, and engineering drawings using SolidWorks

• Perform engineering calculations, tolerance analyses, and design validation activities

• Utilize Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to evaluate and optimize product performance

• Design components and assemblies for injection molding, die casting, and other manufacturing processes

• Conduct and participate in Design Reviews, DFMEA, and risk assessments

• Develop prototypes and oversee prototype evaluations

• Support Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and cost‑reduction initiatives

• Execute product testing, validation, and accelerated lifecycle testing

• Provide technical leadership for product improvements and customization efforts

• Support manufacturing implementation and continuous improvement projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline

• Minimum of 5 years of product design or product development engineering experience

• Advanced proficiency with SolidWorks

• Experience with engineering analysis and FEA tools

• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, materials, and manufacturing processes

• Ability to lead projects and work effectively within cross‑functional teams

• Excellent communication and technical documentation skills

Preferred

• Experience designing products utilizing injection molding and die casting

• Familiarity with products, equipment, or applications related to the construction industry

• Experience with DFMEA, DFM, validation testing, and prototype development

• Knowledge of product lifecycle management and new product introduction processes

• Strong problem‑solving and continuous improvement mindset

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package

• Generous profit‑sharing program

• 401(k) with company match

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA and Dependent Care FSA)

• Company‑paid Life Insurance

• Company‑paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Insurance

• Supplemental Life Insurance options

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 9 Paid Holidays

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Onsite Fitness Center

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.