Senior Design Engineer: SolidWorks, Mfg & Cost Reduction

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Profit-sharing program

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

HSA

Job summary

ManpowerGroup client seeks a Senior Design Engineer to lead product design and development from concept through production, ensuring manufacturability, quality, and cost objectives. The role emphasizes SolidWorks modeling and collaboration with cross-functional teams in an on-site setting in Owatonna, MN.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical engineering degree, 5+ years of design experience, and proficiency in SolidWorks and FEA, with experience in injection molding and die casting and a track

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.

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

Education

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

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA

Job description

ManpowerGroup client seeks a Senior Design Engineer to lead product design and development from concept through production, ensuring manufacturability, quality, and cost objectives. The role emphasizes SolidWorks modeling and collaboration with cross-functional teams in an on-site setting in Owatonna, MN.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical engineering degree, 5+ years of design experience, and proficiency in SolidWorks and FEA, with experience in injection molding and die casting and a track