Mechanical Designer

Our client is seeking a creative and driven Mechanical Designer to join their growing team. This position is centered on innovation, ownership, and full-cycle product development. You will take new products from concept through production, developing practical, manufacturable solutions while collaborating directly with customers and cross-functional teams.

If you enjoy solving real-world engineering challenges, designing for manufacturability, and seeing your ideas move from sketch to finished product, this is the opportunity for you.

Job Title: Mechanical Designer

Location: Burnsville, MN

Salary: 70-76k

• Lead mechanical design efforts for new product development from concept through production release
• Create detailed 3D models and production drawings using Solid Works
• Design and develop sheet metal components and assemblies
• Apply DFX (Design for Excellence/Manufacturability) principles to ensure cost-effective and efficient production
• Select appropriate materials and manufacturing processes including sheet metal, castings, injection molding, extrusion, machining, paint & powder coating, PCBA, and assembly
• Develop prototypes using traditional and additive manufacturing methods
• Interface directly with customers to clarify requirements, present design concepts, and incorporate feedback
• Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams to ensure successful product launches
• Participate in design reviews and continuous improvement initiatives

• Associate of Science degree in Drafting, Product Design, Engineering Technology, or equivalent
• Minimum of two (2) years of mechanical design experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong Solid Works proficiency
• Hands‑on experience with sheet metal design
• Experience supporting new product development from concept to completion
• Knowledge of DFX principles for precision manufacturing materials and processes
• Working knowledge of additive manufacturing

• Direct customer interaction and design ownership
• Opportunity to create and innovate — not just maintain existing products
• Exposure to diverse manufacturing processes and technologies
• Ability to see your designs move from concept to finished product