Senior Mechanical Engineer - Build What Doesn't Exist

Backburner Labs Inc.; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Backburner Labs is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical design of complex products from concept through production. You will work alongside software, electrical, and manufacturing engineers to solve challenging technical problems.

This hands-on role involves reviewing CAD models, building prototypes, and collaborating with customers to address difficult design challenges. You will mentor junior engineers and help drive design-for-manufacture decisions in fast-moving

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Typically 7+ years of experience designing mechanical products.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design and development of complex products from concept through production.
• Create detailed 3D models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings.
• Design mechanical systems with emphasis on manufacturability, reliability, cost, and serviceability.
• Develop designs for injection molded, machined, sheet metal, cast, and fabricated components.
• Apply design for manufacturing and assembly principles throughout development.
• Build, assemble, prototype, and troubleshoot mechanical systems.
• Collaborate with software, electrical, and manufacturing teams.

Skills

Mechanical design

DFM/ DFA

Prototyping

Customer collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Onshape

Job description

Backburner Labs is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical design of complex products from concept through production. You will work alongside software, electrical, and manufacturing engineers to solve challenging technical problems.

This hands-on role involves reviewing CAD models, building prototypes, and collaborating with customers to address difficult design challenges. You will mentor junior engineers and help drive design-for-manufacture decisions in fast-moving