Product Design Engineer II in Saint Paul

Position Title: Product Design Engineer II

Pay Range: $90,000-$95,000

This position is in office, not hybrid, not remote

The Design Engineer II designs and supports fabricated mechanical products from concept through production. This role creates engineering designs, calculations, 3D models, and manufacturing drawings while collaborating cross‑functionally to meet performance, cost, schedule, and quality goals. The position is ideal for an early‑career engineer who can work independently on routine designs and grow into more complex projects with mentorship.

• Interpret customer sketches and specifications and design mechanical components and assemblies using sound engineering principles.
• Create and review 3D CAD models and 2D fabrication/assembly drawings (Inventor, AutoCAD, or similar), adhering to ASME standards.
• Perform engineering calculations (stress, deflection, welds, bolted joints).
• Apply GD&T (ASME Y14.5), welding standards, and material specifications.
• Develop and maintain Bills of Material (BOMs) and process ECOs.
• Support manufacturing by resolving drawing issues and improving designs.
• Collaborate with customers, sales, customer service, purchasing, manufacturing, quality departments, and vendors.
• Assist with failure analysis, cost reduction efforts, and product improvements.
• Spend ~15–20% of time on the shop floor to support fabrication and build relationships.
• Participate in DFMA and continuous improvement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology, required
• 3–5 years of mechanical design experience in a manufacturing environment, required
• Proficiency with CAD tools and standard engineering calculations, required
• Working knowledge of GD&T, weld symbols, and fabricated assemblies, required
• Strong communication skills and comfort working cross‑functionally.
• Willingness to work in both office and shop floor environments.
• Experience with heavy or welded fabrication,
• FEA, tolerance analysis, and structural welding knowledge,
• Familiarity with PDM/PLM and ERP/MRP systems,
• Exposure to manufacturing processes and basic project management,

Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance, Dental Insurance, 401(k) Plan - 5% Employer Match, Health Spending Account (HSA)

Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Supplemental Life and AD&D, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Insurance

80 Hours of Paid Holidays per Year, Vacation Time Off, Sick Time, Short-Term , Long-Term , Basic Life and AD&D, Accident Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, Student Scholarships

Onsite – Core hours 9am-3pm in New Brighton MN

Office based role with regular interaction and presence in our connected manufacturing facility.

Johnson Screens is an equal opportunity employer, including and protected veteran status.