Senior Mechanical Engineer — New Product Development

Entrust; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 94,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PTO and holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life and disability

401(k) matching

Flexible work environment

Annual incentive plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

Entrust, headquartered in Minnesota, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for New Product Development to design and deliver printing and personalization systems for cards, IDs, and more. You’ll guide designers, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and work hands‑on on manufacturing‑friendly components using plastics, sheet metal, machining, and precision mechanisms.

You will lead design reviews, work with suppliers, prototype and test iterations, and drive continuous improvement in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• 5+ years of product development experience.
• 3D solid modeling experience.
• General use of PC applications.
• U.S. work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Understand product requirements and develop solutions.
• Use theoretical calculations and analytical methods to develop and support mechanical concepts.
• Apply sound engineering judgment to solve technical problems.
• Apply DFM principles to ensure high‑quality parts.
• Review or create part drawings, solid models and BOMs.
• Lead design reviews.
• Coordinate with suppliers to produce parts.
• Prototype, test, and iterate on designs.
• Provide project, people, and team leadership.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.

Skills

5+ years product development

3D solid modeling

General PC applications

Ability to work in the US

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Entrust, headquartered in Minnesota, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for New Product Development to design and deliver printing and personalization systems for cards, IDs, and more. You’ll guide designers, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and work hands‑on on manufacturing‑friendly components using plastics, sheet metal, machining, and precision mechanisms.

You will lead design reviews, work with suppliers, prototype and test iterations, and drive continuous improvement in a