Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Description

Ergotron, Inc. is a global leader in designing ergonomic solutions that connect people and technology to enhance human performance, health and happiness. Through its 40+-year history, Ergotron has led the industry with innovative, professional-grade products and customer-focused service. The company has earned more than 200 patents and through the Technology of Movement™, established a growing portfolio of products and solutions to help create environments that promote wellness, productivity and efficiency.

Ergotron is headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, with a strong presence in North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific. For more information, please visit

• The Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible for leading the design, development, and validation of mechanical components, subsystems, and systems for new and existing products.
• The Senior Mechanical Engineer plays a critical role across the full product lifecycle by partnering closely with internal and external stakeholders to address known and unplanned technical issues with robust, manufacturable, and cost-effective solutions.
• This position requires strong technical leadership, hands-on engineering capability, and the ability to balance new product development with ongoing manufacturing and product support.

• Responsible for designing components that are injection molded, diecast, and several other manufacturing processes
• Contributes to the progression of engineering capabilities and best practices
• Develops validation plans alongside Testing, Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering teams
• Understands and facilitates Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) reviews with internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborates with suppliers to review technical documentation, understand concerns that merit consideration, and conduct releases or revisions where necessary
• Supports the creation of product requirements and engineering specifications for future products platforms
• Reviews all documentation for design feasibility, intended impact, technical accuracy, and completeness
• Assures designs meet the functional requirements as defined by technical specifications and pertinent regulatory standards
• Participates in design reviews to communicate issues and gain consensus that proposed solutions are appropriate for the situation
• Keeps abreast of new design, manufacturing, and material development practices
• Coordinates prototyping and testing activities that verifies and validates design expectations are met
• Additional duties as requested.
• Supports site specific QMS initiatives for continuous process improvement.

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• 7+ years of experience in an engineering design environment, preferably in an industry similar to that of Ergotron
• Technical understanding of manufacturing processes including sheet metal, welding, injection molding, extrusion, and casting
• Experience with consumer products (electro-mechanical) design and manufacturing a plus.
• Knowledge of engineering practices and documentation methods including bills of material (BOM) and engineering change orders (ECO)
• Self-motivated, creative, and capable of handling and prioritizing multiple projects
• Ability to champion and model behavior reinforcing Ergotron’s core values
• Must possess a collaborative working style that thrives in a cross-functional team environment
• A track record of high achievement, meeting/exceeding goals, and driving results
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to actively listen
• Must have a passion for customer satisfaction and success
• Proficient with Solid Works (or other 3D parametric modeling software)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Must be able to travel as required (less than 10%, including possible international travel)
• Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job as described to you for the position
• Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job as described to you for the position.

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