Senior Design Engineer: SolidWorks, Mfg & Cost Reduction

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Profit sharing

401(k) match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Onsite fitness center

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Senior Design Engineer in Minnesota for leading design from concept to production, focusing on manufacturability and cost reductions. The role requires strong SolidWorks capability, experience with injection molding and die casting, and DFMEA/risk assessment participation.

The position is 100% onsite in Owatonna, MN, with a salary range of 115–130k DOE and opportunities to lead cross-functional product development and testing initiatives.

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 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

Mechanical design

Cross-functional teamwork

DFM/Cost optimization

Project leadership

Communication/documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA tools

Job description

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Senior Design Engineer in Minnesota for leading design from concept to production, focusing on manufacturability and cost reductions. The role requires strong SolidWorks capability, experience with injection molding and die casting, and DFMEA/risk assessment participation.

The position is 100% onsite in Owatonna, MN, with a salary range of 115–130k DOE and opportunities to lead cross-functional product development and testing initiatives.