Sr Design Engineer

Konik; Red Wing (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance-based bonus

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Konik is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Red Wing, MN to lead the design and development of advanced automation machinery from concept through production. This hands-on role requires technical leadership, robust mechanical design skills, and collaboration across manufacturing, controls, project management, and leadership teams.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and 8+ years of experience designing high-speed automated equipment, with strong

Qualifications

• 8+ years of mechanical design experience in automated equipment or machine design.
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of custom automation machinery from concept through production release.
• Create detailed mechanical models, assemblies, layouts, and manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks.
• Develop innovative machine concepts focused on reliability, manufacturability, efficiency, and cost performance.
• Serve as technical lead on complex engineering projects and mentor junior engineers and designers.
• Collaborate with controls engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, project management, and service teams throughout project lifecycle.
• Conduct design reviews, risk assessments, tolerance analysis, and troubleshooting activities.

Skills

Leadership

8+ years experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Redwing, MN | Direct Hire | $110,000–$140,000

Konik is partnering with a well‑respected manufacturing company specializing in automation equipment. We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and development of advanced machinery from concept through production. This is a hands‑on role that combines technical engineering leadership, mechanical design expertise, and cross‑functional collaboration with manufacturing, controls, project management, and leadership teams.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, highly collaborative environment and enjoys seeing mechanical systems come to life through prototyping, testing, and full‑scale production.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of custom automation machinery from concept through production release.


• Create detailed mechanical models, assemblies, layouts, and manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks.


• Develop innovative machine concepts focused on reliability, manufacturability, efficiency, and cost performance.


• Serve as technical lead on complex engineering projects and mentor junior engineers and designers.


• Collaborate with controls engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, project management, and service teams throughout project lifecycle.


• Conduct design reviews, risk assessments, tolerance analysis, and troubleshooting activities.


• Support prototype builds, machine testing, debugging, and customer acceptance activities.


• Oversee BOM development, component selection, and maintain engineering documentation.


• Ensure projects meet schedule, budget, quality, and customer requirements.


• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for machine performance, standardization, and engineering processes.


• Interface directly with customers when needed to support technical discussions and project execution.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.


• 8+ years of mechanical design experience in automated equipment, machine design, or custom industrial equipment.


• Strong experience designing high‑speed automated machinery


• Advanced proficiency with SolidWorks or comparable 3D CAD software.


• Experience with machine design principles including pneumatics, servo motion systems, conveyance systems, robotics integration, mechanical power transmission, and fabricated assemblies.


• Knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication processes.


• Experience leading engineering projects and mentoring technical teams.


• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and organizational skills.


• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.


• Must be comfortable working on‑site regularly to support engineering and production activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of automation integration and controls interfaces.


• Experience supporting machine commissioning and installation activities.


• Familiarity with ERP systems, engineering change processes, and project tracking tools.


• Exposure to customer‑facing engineering support or applications engineering.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive base salary with performance‑based bonus opportunities.


• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.


• 401(k) with company match.


• Paid time off and holidays.


• Career growth and leadership development opportunities.

Konik is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other protected class status.

Konik has been a leader in the technical staffing industry for more than 50 years, providing the fastest and easiest link between employees and employers. Konik has specialized in placing professional, qualified personnel in Minnesota and western Wisconsin businesses since its inception and maintains a strong commitment to customer service.

Manufacturing