Sr Design Engineer

MAT Holdings, Inc; Springfield (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

401k plan

Career development

Wellness program

HSA/FSA

Life/AD&D

Job summary

MAT Holdings, Inc is seeking a design engineer to lead the design, development and launch of new air compressors. The role requires hands-on engineering, strong project management, and collaboration with internal and external teams to ensure cost-effective, compliant products.

You will design using Creo 3D, evaluate existing designs, prototype, test and iterate. A Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering and 5+ years of design experience are required for this full-time role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of design engineering experience, preferably with air compressors or power tools.
• Experience with gas/electric motor driven products.
• PM and organizational skills using Microsoft Office.
• Experience in new product development and Stage Gate or Milestones.
• Knowledge of UL 1450 / CSA C22.2 compliance; ASME pressure vessels is a plus.
• Hands-on mechanical intuition; experience in manufacturing and cost-reduction projects.
• Ability to design and test products meeting compliance standards; failure analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and launch new air compressors for market needs.
• Work with cross-functional teams to align with customer requirements and codes.
• Create innovative equipment designs using sound engineering practices.
• Evaluate existing designs and implement improvements.
• Design and prototype components and assemblies in CREO 3D.
• Manage project phases, resources, and documentation.
• Analyze test data, validate designs and guide manufacturing improvements.
• Collaborate with project managers on resource allocation.
• Address lab and field test failures with corrective guidance.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Project management

Coordination skills

Multitasking

Attendance discipline

Creativity & problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Creo 3D

Microsoft Office

Stage-Gate process

Job description

Join our vertically integrated team at MAT Holdings, Inc., a leading global manufacturer with a 40-year history. We're proud to provide employment opportunities for more than 14,000 employees across 12 countries. Headquartered in Long Grove, Illinois, we have over 40 factories on three continents, including 2.1 million square feet of U.S. distribution and manufacturing space.

You will find our products in home improvement centers, big box retailers, hardware stores and automotive chains. They're in the cars you drive, the trailers you tow, and the heavy-duty machinery you operate.

MAT can maintain consistent expertise and solutions across the entire supply chain. We’re experts in engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, logistics and distribution, marketing, design, and customer service — we don't just make it happen, we ensure it happens with excellence.

We’re more than manufacturing, we’re MAT.

• MAT Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries offer a complete benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance after 60 days of employment
• Paid Time Off (PTO), including paid vacation, sick days, and paid holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan + Company Match
• Career Advancement Program, training and development
• Wellness Programs, including fitness reimbursements and mental health support
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Voluntary Life / AD&D , Employer Provided Life/AD&D
• and More

Job Description

Key responsibilities for this role will include design, product development and launch of new air compressors in the market. This hands‑on position will require an individual with strong technical and project management skills. Considerations during the design process should include commercialization of proven designs and innovation for new designs while maintaining strategic cost initiatives. This position will work closely with resources inside and outside the organization to complete key projects / programs.

• Utilize sound engineering practices to create innovative equipment designs that precisely align with customer requirements, industry standards, and design codes.
• Evaluation of existing designs identifying deficiencies in mechanical processes and developing improvements
• Designing and developing prototypes
• Analyzing and testing prototypes at each revision of a design
• Computer‑Aided Design (CAD) of components and assemblies using CREO 3D
• Developing, initiating and managing all phases of projects
• Preparing documentation of critical analysis and providing suggestions for correcting errors
• Collaborating with Project Managers for proper allocation and tracking of resources
• Reviews lab and field test failures, correct designs where appropriate and provide guidance / recommendations to the manufacturer for product improvement.
• Perform calculations as required to validate designs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Proven history of coordinating and managing projects.
• Ability to multi‑task.
• Ability to meet attendance standards. All full‑time employees are required to work a 40‑hr week. At times it may be necessary to work additional hours in order to get the required tasks accomplished to meet deadlines.
• Creativity, initiative, and problem‑solving skills are a must.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience is required.
• 5+ years of design engineering experience preferably with air compressors or power tools.
• Experience with gas / electric motor driven products.
• Project management and organization skills utilizing Microsoft Office products.
• Experience in new product development process (Stage Gate or Milestones).
• Experience in or knowledge of UL 1450 / CSA C22.2 compliance
• Knowledge of ASME pressure vessels would be a plus
• Mechanical intuition with strong “hands on” experience.
• Experience with manufacturing processes and executing new designs into a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in product improvement and/or cost reduction projects.
• Knowledge of and ability to design and test products which meet compliance standards.
• Failure analysis and test data evaluation.
• Packaging development and testing.
• Development of on‑product and in‑manual safety and instructional messages.

The posted salary range for this position is $85,000 to $100,000 annually. Final compensation will be determiend based on the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Additional Information

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