Mechanical Designer

Wenger Corporation is a privately held, leading manufacturer of high-quality music education, performing arts and athletic products.

This is a structured hybrid position which requires working in our Owatonna, MN facility:
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Tuesdays and Fridays are home office workdays. Therefore, candidates must reside within reasonable drivable distance to the facility.

Our Designers provide the technical capability with creativity and team leadership to complete or assist in the completion of assigned projects from concept to the customer.

• Two-year (2) technical college degree in Mechanical Drafting or related field
• Five (5) years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficiency in Solid Works and AutoCAD
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications and ERP/MRP software
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and use of measuring instruments
• Proven ability to conceptualize, formulate design possibilities and coordinate development by the project team under time and financial constraints

• Commitment to effective project leadership, coordination and evaluation, with recommendations for changes required to improve overall results
• Familiarity with Project Management techniques and tools;
  Engineering data management system experience preferred
• Understanding of drafting techniques and familiarity with engineering technology
• Knowledge of the basic materials and processes used in industry with emphasis on new technology developments

• Creating models and layouts of new components and assemblies.
• Creating detailed drawings of designs, revising production drawings, making final drawings for manufacturing, checking dimensions of parts, material to be used, bill materials, and tolerance analysis.
• Preparing engineering change notices and informing concerned departments regarding new and revised prints.
• Leading or assisting in developing detailed customer requirements and product functional requirements in collaboration with the Product Manager and Design Engineering.
• Generating and developing effective ideas for new products, product improvements, and cost reductions in order to provide the best possible product for our customers.
• Conducting accelerated product life cycle tests and evaluating field testing and potential misuse of all products to provide a long and safe service life for the end user.
• Preparing recommendations with supporting logic for product changes that will improve sales potential and/or reduce cost.

• Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Generous Profit Sharing
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Spending Accounts HSA, FSA, DCFSA
• Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Wenger Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Aff…

All Qualified Applicants are Encouraged to Apply