Senior Mechanical Designer

ManpowerGroup; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup client in Owatonna, MN seeks a Senior Mechanical Designer to lead the design and execution of custom engineered products from concept through manufacturing. You will work with Sales, Project Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Installation to ensure on-time, accurate delivery.

The role requires 5+ years in mechanical design, strong DFM knowledge, and expertise in 3D CAD (SolidWorks). AutoCAD and Revit/Navisworks are a plus for cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certificate in mechanical drafting/design.
• 5+ years in mechanical design, product design, or project design.
• Strong DFM knowledge with BOM creation.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical/architectural drawings.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD; SolidWorks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop detailed mechanical designs, drawings, BOMs, and 3D models.
• Review design work for accuracy, manufacturability, and standards.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to define project requirements.
• Serve as technical resource for Manufacturing, Sales, and stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot and resolve design and production challenges.
• Perform engineering calculations on strength, weight, tolerances, materials.
• Maintain project documentation and engineering changes.
• Participate in continuous improvement and quality discussions.

Skills

Strong communication

Project coordination

Problem solving

DFM knowledge

Reading drawings

Education

Associate Degree or Technical Certificate in Mechanical Drafting/Mechanical Design

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Revit/Navisworks

Job description

Our client is seeking a Senior Mechanical Designer to lead the design and execution of custom engineered products and systems from concept through manufacturing. This role works closely with Sales, Project Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Installation teams to ensure projects are delivered accurately, efficiently, and on schedule.

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Designer

Location: Owatonna, MN

Salary: 30-35hr

Responsibilities

• Create and develop detailed mechanical designs, drawings, BOMs, and 3D models.
• Review and validate design work for accuracy, consistency, manufacturability, and adherence to company standards.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to define project requirements and support successful project execution.
• Serve as a technical resource for Manufacturing, Sales, and other stakeholders by interpreting drawings and design documentation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex design and production challenges.
• Perform engineering calculations related to strength, stress, weight distribution, tolerances, and material selection as needed.
• Maintain project documentation, design records, and engineering changes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, product reviews, and quality discussions.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or Technical Certificate in Mechanical Drafting, Mechanical Design, or a related field.
• 5+ years of mechanical design, product design, or project design experience.
• Strong design-for-manufacturing (DFM) knowledge, including BOM creation and manufacturing processes.
• Expert ability to read and interpret mechanical and architectural drawings.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software; SolidWorks experience preferred.
• Experience with AutoCAD and familiarity with Revit/Navisworks is a plus.
• Strong communication, project coordination, and problem-solving skills.