Senior Design Engineer - Onsite in MN: Injection Molding

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

9 Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Onsite Fitness Center

Job summary

Our client seeks a Senior Design Engineer in a manufacturing environment to drive new product design, enhancements, and cost reductions. Strong background in SolidWorks and manufacturing like injection molding and die casting is essential.

The Design Engineer will work with cross-functional teams to translate customer requirements into manufacturable solutions while meeting performance, quality, and cost goals. This 100% onsite role is based in Owatonna, MN.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of product design or development experience.
• Advanced proficiency with SolidWorks.
• Experience with engineering analysis and FEA tools.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to lead projects and work effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and technical documentation 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.

Skills

SolidWorks

FEA

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Technical documentation

Education

B.S. Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Injection Molding

Die Casting

Job description

Our client seeks a Senior Design Engineer in a manufacturing environment to drive new product design, enhancements, and cost reductions. Strong background in SolidWorks and manufacturing like injection molding and die casting is essential.

The Design Engineer will work with cross-functional teams to translate customer requirements into manufacturable solutions while meeting performance, quality, and cost goals. This 100% onsite role is based in Owatonna, MN.