Senior Mechanical Design Lead - Inventor, NPD & DFM

IPS Group; Osseo (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS Group in Osseo, Wisconsin, is seeking a Mechanical Design Lead Engineer with 10+ years of experience in mechanical product design. The role focuses on sustaining engineering, new product development, ECO/ECN handling, and value engineering with a strong emphasis on Inventor proficiency.

The successful candidate will lead 3D/CAD modeling, detailed drawings, BOM management, and cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing. A deep understanding of DFMA and PLM is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on mechanical product design experience.
• Strong GD&T, engineering drawings, and BOM management knowledge.
• Experience with ECO/ECN processes and PLM systems.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor required; Revit is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain 3D part and assembly models using Autodesk Inventor.
• Develop and update 2D manufacturing, fabrication, and assembly drawings.
• Support product modifications, engineering changes (ECO/ECN), and design improvements.
• Contribute to new product development, including concept development, prototyping, and design releases.
• Maintain bills of materials (BOMs), engineering documentation, and CAD data.
• Drive value engineering, design standardization, design for manufacturability, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to resolve design and production issues.
• Support CAD conversion, sustaining engineering, and product lifecycle management activities.

Skills

Mechanical design

Engineering documentation

Manufacturing processes

DfM / Value Engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk Revit

Job description

IPS Group in Osseo, Wisconsin, is seeking a Mechanical Design Lead Engineer with 10+ years of experience in mechanical product design. The role focuses on sustaining engineering, new product development, ECO/ECN handling, and value engineering with a strong emphasis on Inventor proficiency.

The successful candidate will lead 3D/CAD modeling, detailed drawings, BOM management, and cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing. A deep understanding of DFMA and PLM is required.