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Product Development Engineer / Mechanical Design Engineer
Upper Midwest | Full-Time | Hybrid
Why You Should Apply
Base salary: $70,000-$130,000 depending on background and experience
Profit sharing program: 5%-10% of annual compensation
Hybrid work environment with on-site collaboration
Relocation assistance provided for qualified candidates
401(k) with 3% company match
Strong internal support for prototyping, testing, and iteration
Opportunity to take projects from concept to production launch
Comprehensive benefits and a team-oriented culture
What You’ll Be Doing
Design mechanical components and assemblies for new and existing products
Conduct FEA, DFMEA, tolerance analysis, and material selection
Create detailed 3D models and drawings using SolidWorks
Collaborate with production and supply chain teams on manufacturability and cost optimization
Participate in lab and field testing, design reviews, and continuous improvement efforts
Develop technical documentation and support cross-functional projects
About You
Be able to do the job as described
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering or related field required
Ideally 5 or more years of design engineering experience with product development process and creation of engineering bills of materials
Strong proficiency with SolidWorks and mechanical design fundamentals
Ability to analyze and apply functional tolerances including using Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
Experience using and interpreting structural FEA results
Hands‑on mechanical aptitude and an inquisitive personality with a passion for how things work
Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt quickly in a dynamic environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross‑team collaboration
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Why You Should Apply
Base salary: $70,000-$130,000 depending on background and experience
Profit sharing program: 5%-10% of annual compensation
Hybrid work environment with on-site collaboration
Relocation assistance provided for qualified candidates
401(k) with 3% company match
Strong internal support for prototyping, testing, and iteration
Opportunity to take projects from concept to production launch
Comprehensive benefits and a team-oriented culture
What You’ll Be Doing
Design mechanical components and assemblies for new and existing products
Conduct FEA, DFMEA, tolerance analysis, and material selection
Create detailed 3D models and drawings using SolidWorks
Collaborate with production and supply chain teams on manufacturability and cost optimization
Participate in lab and field testing, design reviews, and continuous improvement efforts
Develop technical documentation and support cross-functional projects
About You
Be able to do the job as described
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering or related field required
Ideally 5 or more years of design engineering experience with product development process and creation of engineering bills of materials
Strong proficiency with SolidWorks and mechanical design fundamentals
Ability to analyze and apply functional tolerances including using Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
Experience using and interpreting structural FEA results
Hands‑on mechanical aptitude and an inquisitive personality with a passion for how things work
Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt quickly in a dynamic environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross‑team collaboration
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