Mechanical Designer

Location: Winona, MN (Onsite)
Compensation: $56,000-$75,000 annually, depending on experience
Department: Engineering
Employment Type: Full-Time | Exempt

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Designer to join a growing engineering team in Winona, Minnesota. This is an onsite position for someone who enjoys taking a design from concept through production and collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, sales, purchasing, and planning teams.

The ideal candidate has strong 3D CAD and 2D drafting experience, a solid understanding of mechanical design and manufacturing processes, and the ability to transform project requirements into accurate, manufacturable designs.

As a Mechanical Designer, you will create mechanical designs, technical drawings, and digital models while supporting products throughout the design and manufacturing lifecycle.

• Collaborate with engineering and sales teams to understand project requirements, specifications, and design objectives.
• Create detailed 3D models and 2D production drawings for mechanical components, assemblies, and systems.
• Utilize Autodesk Inventor or comparable CAD software to develop accurate and manufacturable designs.
• Apply sound mechanical engineering principles throughout the design process.
• Create and maintain drawings, specifications, bills of materials (BOMs), and technical documentation.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable quality, manufacturing, and industry standards.
• Support manufacturing, purchasing, planning, sales, and engineering teams throughout development and production.
• Provide technical assistance related to product design and production challenges.
• Investigate and resolve design, assembly, and BOM-related issues.
• Support pilot runs, product launches, and process changes.
• Conduct design reviews to verify functionality, manufacturability, and compliance.
• Partner with quality teams to address design-related concerns.
• Manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines and business objectives.
• Help maintain production continuity by responding to engineering and documentation issues as they arise.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Approximately 5 years of mechanical design experience.
• Strong experience creating 3D CAD models and 2D drawings.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor or similar CAD software.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and mechanical engineering principles.
• Experience developing and maintaining technical documentation.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Opportunity to work on products from concept through production.
• Collaborative engineering and manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to the full product lifecycle.
• Stable, established manufacturing organization.
• Opportunities for professional growth and continued technical development.