Mechanical Designer
Listed on 2026-06-18
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Product Engineer
Job Title
Mechanical Designer
Job DescriptionAs a Mechanical Designer, you will develop innovative solutions by understanding product requirements and creating part drawings, solid models, and bills of material. You will support design reviews, work with suppliers to produce parts, prototype and test designs, demonstrating your technical problem‑solving abilities. You will also maintain subassemblies and be familiar with manufacturing processes to create accurate Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and Process and Change Notices (PACNs), while identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities.
Responsibilities- Develop solutions based on product requirements.
- Create part drawings, solid models, and bills of material.
- Support design and drawing reviews.
- Collaborate with suppliers to produce parts.
- Prototype and test designs.
- Solve technical problems effectively.
- Maintain and manage subassemblies.
- Be familiar with and apply manufacturing processes.
- Create accurate Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and Process and Change Notices (PACNs).
- Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
- Proficiency in Solid Works.
- Experience in mechanical design and engineering change orders.
- Familiarity with injection mold design, new product development, sheet metal, and machine part design.
Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with injection‑molded plastic‑part design.
- Experience with sheet metal and machined part design.
- 3D printing experience.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Mechanical aptitude and hands‑on skills.
- Detail‑oriented, deadline‑driven, self‑directed, and organized.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to excel in a highly interactive team environment.
- Understanding of GD&T standards.
This position is onsite, ideally suited for a candidate who enjoys leaving their desk to engage with the manufacturing floor for problem‑solving and tinkering. You will work within a collaborative team of nine individuals, in a strong organization equipped with excellent high‑tech equipment. This large organization partners globally, being a leader in trusted experiences for identities, payments, and digital infrastructure.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Shakopee, MN.
Pay And BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $27.00 - $35.00/hr.
Benefits Included- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long‑term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 2026.
Equal Employment Opportunity StatementThe company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Legal StatementsSan Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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