Senior Mechanical Engineer

Straub Design Company; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Straub Design Company seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer to manage machine design projects from concept through launch for NPI and custom equipment. The role coordinates mechanical and electrical aspects, including CAD modeling, layouts, and documentation, across the equipment lifecycle.

The position emphasizes cost estimation, schedule adherence, and collaboration with purchasing, manufacturing, and vendors. SolidWorks and ERP systems are used daily to ensure project success.

Qualifications

• BSME degree with 10+ years experience or AA degree with 15+ years experience in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• SolidWorks experience required; ERP experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related business software.

Responsibilities

• Develops machine concepts and detailed designs with CAD models and drawings.
• Reviews designs, models, and drawings for compliance with requirements and standards.
• Prepares mechanical assembly layouts and technical manuals.
• Assists in selecting and integrating mechanical and electrical components for assemblies.
• Prepares cost estimates, delivery schedules, and quotations in response to requests.
• Applies knowledge of company capabilities to determine material and labor needs and costs.
• Defines project goals and supports budgets, schedules, and engineering hours.
• Coordinates with purchasing, manufacturing, vendors, and other departments to manage costs and timelines.
• Communicates technical and project information to staff, vendors, and customers.

Skills

CAD modeling

Engineering analysis

Project coordination

Communication

Education

BSME degree with 10+ years experience

AA degree with 15+ years experience

Tools

SolidWorks

Sage ERP

MISys MRP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Compensation: $90K to $135K (Depending upon experience)

POSITION SUMMARY: Manages machine design projects from concept development to successful project launch for New Product Introduction (NPI) and Custom Equipment as assigned. Designs and coordinates mechanical engineering activities and interfaces with controls engineering to ensure successful integration of mechanical and electrical systems throughout the equipment lifecycle, including concept development, detailed design, testing, assembly, installation, and field support.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develops machine concepts, engineered solutions, and detailed machine designs, including CAD models, drawings, layouts, calculations, and supporting documentation.
• Reviews designs, models, drawings, and other technical documents to ensure compliance with project requirements and company standards.
• Prepares mechanical assembly layouts, details, and technical machinery information and manuals.
• Assists in the selection and integration of mechanical and electrical components and supports machine assembly and machine building activities.
• Prepares cost estimates, delivery schedules, and product costing in response to quotation requests.
• Applies knowledge of company capabilities and operations to determine material and labor requirements and verify compliance with customer and sales expectations.
• Provides recommendations to improve estimating accuracy and reduce discrepancies between estimated and actual costs.
• Defines project goals and supports management of project budgets, schedules, and engineering hours.
• Works with purchasing, manufacturing, vendors, and other departments to develop schedules, manage costs, and identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Communicates technical and project information to internal staff, vendors, and customers.
• Provides customer support and follow-up through phone, email, and other communications as required.
• Supports customer relations and contributes to customer satisfaction.
• Prepares reports and other documentation as required by management.
• Utilizes engineering and business software including SolidWorks, Sage ERP, MISys MRP, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities. Interest in mentoring, technical leadership, or future team leadership opportunities is valued but not required.

MEASURE OF PERFORMANCE: Successful completion of job description duties and responsibilities and attainment of Annual Goals.

QUALIFICATIONS: to perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor of Science (B.S.M.E.) and 10+ years related experience or Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school and 15+ years related mechanical or electrical engineering experience and/or training. Previous estimating responsibilities in machine building or industrial automation are required. Solidworks experience required. ERP experience preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to reason, analyzes, and interprets general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations as well as determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, and correlation techniques.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form. Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism like formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc. in difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: None required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully, perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties for this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear, the employee frequently is required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing duties on the shop floor; Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is sometimes exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment may be loud at times.