Senior Mechanical Engineer

Caztek Precision; Minnesota; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Caztek Precision is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design and development across medical, aerospace, industrial, and consumer projects. You will collaborate with designers, machinists, and fabricators to deliver robust prototypes and final products.

The role emphasizes hands‑on design from concept through manufacturing, with responsibility for project scope, timelines, and client communications. A strong background in SolidWorks and simulation is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 7–10 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience managing projects within budget and timeline.
• Proficient in SolidWorks, FEA, and CFD software.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients, manage projects, and generate proposals.
• Design mechanical assemblies, parts, and systems for customer projects.
• Evaluate designs using simulation software such as FEA and CFD.
• Create parts and assemblies using SolidWorks.
• Create mechanical drawings, BOMs, and other project documentation.
• Evaluate prototypes and designs for refinement through testing.
• Facilitate customer project reviews.
• Contribute to solutions including ideation, design, and specifications.
• Sourcing components and engineering research.
• Mentor staff engineers.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Independent work

Mentoring

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA

CFD

Job description

FULL-TIME ROLE

POSITION OVERVIEW

Caztek Engineering is an innovative Engineering and Product Development company. We develop products for a wide variety of industries including medical, aerospace, industrial, and consumer markets. We have a dynamic, creative, project-based environment, working on many cutting edge and new product designs. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will work alongside our experienced team of Industrial Designers, Engineers, Machinists and Product Fabricators to deliver exceptional designs, prototypes and products to our customers.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meet with clients, manage projects, and generate proposals
• Design mechanical assemblies, parts, and systems for customer projects
• Evaluate designs using simulation software such as FEA and CFD
• Create parts and assemblies using 3D CAD software (SolidWorks)
• Create mechanical drawings, Bill of Materials information, and other documentation needed for project completion
• Evaluate prototypes and designs for possible refinement through assembly and testing
• Facilitate customer project reviews
• Directly contribute to the solutions provided to customers including ideation, design, and specifications
• Sourcing components and engineering research
• Mentor staff engineers

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Reports to Director of Engineering

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Staff Engineer

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

Communication with director and other engineers on the job is essential. It also requires a signed employment and confidentiality agreement along with a background check.

Education

Completed bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Experience

• 7-10 years of relevant experience
• Proven experience in managing projects within budget and timeline
• Knowledge of time and costs needed to create accurate proposals
• Working with and proficient knowledge of SolidWorks
• Working with and proficient knowledge of FEA and CFD software
• Knowledge of principles, and procedures of Mechanical Engineering to include the design process from concept through manufacturing
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills
• Hands‑on experience preferred
• Ability to work independently

Other

• Ability to stand and work in a fabrication shop
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

This position may interact with government contract work that requires proof of citizenship. All offers of employment will be contingent upon passing a background check, which includes proof of citizenship or right to work.