Mechanical Engineer - Product Design & Development
Valley Craft Industries is a family-owned company with over 70 years of experience in Minnesota, known for producing material handling, storage, and safety solutions. They are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the design, development, and production of related products, emphasizing practical engineering execution and collaboration with manufacturing.
Responsibilities
- Design and engineer new products and custom solutions
- Support existing product designs through design updates, documentation changes, and production support
- Assist with engineering change requests (ECRs/ECOs) and implementation into production
- Help diagnose production, quality, or field issues and support corrective actions
- Create and update 3D models, drawings, and BOMs using SolidWorks
- Apply company drawing standards, tolerances, weld symbols, and basic GD&T
- Maintain accurate part data, revisions, and metadata in PDM and MRP systems
- Work closely with fabrication, welding, assembly, and quality teams to ensure designs are manufacturable and buildable
- Support fixture design and basic prototyping as needed
- Identify potential pinch points, cut hazards, or ergonomic concerns early and help implement improvements
- Participate in root-cause analysis and problem-solving efforts
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
- Familiarity with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software
- Basic understanding of manufacturing processes (welding, machining, sheet metal, fabrication)
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Internship, co-op, or hands-on experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
- Exposure to lift products, material-handling equipment, or industrial machinery
- Familiarity with BOMs, revision control, and engineering documentation
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Vision insurance
- $1,000 Sign-on Bonus
- Competitive Salary based on experience
- PTO
- Nine (9) Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401K plan
- Friendly, Collaborative Team Environment
- Personal and Professional Growth Potential
- Great work-life balance
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