Sr Design Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary with bonus

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Career growth and leadership training

Job summary

Konik is partnering with a well-respected manufacturing company to hire a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Red Wing, MN. This on-site, direct-hire role focuses on leading the design and development of advanced automation equipment from concept through production.

You will create detailed mechanical models and drawings in SolidWorks, drive innovative concepts, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with controls, manufacturing, and project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of mechanical design experience in automated equipment or related fields.
• Strong experience with high-speed automated machinery.
• Proficient in SolidWorks or comparable 3D CAD software.
• Knowledge of pneumatics, servo motion, conveyors, robotics integration, and power transmission.
• Experience leading engineering projects and mentoring teams.
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work on-site regularly to support engineering and production.

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, and project management teams.
• 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 and engineering processes.
• Interface with customers when needed to support technical discussions and project execution.

Skills

SolidWorks

3D CAD

Mechanical design

Leadership/Mentoring

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.