Senior Mechanical Engineer: Thermal Systems Lead

RiseMe; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 116,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental plans

Disability insurance

Group life insurance

HSA/FSA and Dependent Care

8 paid holidays and PTO

401k matching

Company paid events

Annual safety shoe allowance

Education assistance

Job summary

Gradian seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Maple Grove, MN, to lead the design and development of advanced thermal management and production solutions for high-performance systems. You will guide cross-functional teams through engineering cycles, ensuring reliable, efficient cooling and scalable production for mission-critical environments.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering and 4+ years in manufacturing contexts, with strong problem-solving, communication,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline.
• 4+ years of experience in manufacturing or production engineering environments.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Solid project management experience, including planning, scheduling, and resource coordination.
• Hands-on jobsite or field experience with installation, commissioning, or troubleshooting of systems.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and proven ability to collaborate across business units to drive efficiency and quality.
• Preferred: RDHX, CDU, or liquid cooling systems.
• Preferred: mentoring drafting engineering and manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex engineering projects from initial sale through shipment, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource coordination.
• Apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles to ensure efficient, cost-effective production and maintain DFM guidelines within the engineering team.
• Collaborate with production teams to troubleshoot issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions for continuous improvement.
• Optimize processes and propose cost-saving initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce manufacturing costs.
• Manage vendor relationships and component purchasing, ensuring timely delivery and resolving supply chain challenges.
• Research and recommend technology improvements for existing products and drive innovation in design and manufacturing practices.
• Develop and track performance metrics for projects, production handoffs, and departmental improvements.
• Provide leadership and mentorship, including facilitating engineering meetings, training programs, and supporting the development of subject matter experts.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and manufacturing operations.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Gradian seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Maple Grove, MN, to lead the design and development of advanced thermal management and production solutions for high-performance systems. You will guide cross-functional teams through engineering cycles, ensuring reliable, efficient cooling and scalable production for mission-critical environments.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering and 4+ years in manufacturing contexts, with strong problem-solving, communication,