Mechanical Engineer - Product Design & Development

Valley Craft•Lake City, MN

3h•Hybrid

About The Position

Valley Craft Industries , a part of the Ballymore Company and has been doing business in Minnesota for over 70 years. Since introducing the first hand truck with a brake, Valley Craft Industries has become well known for producing material handling, storage, and safety solutions that truly stand the test of time. We help our customers to become better organized and to work smarter, safer, and more efficiently. We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the design, development, and production of material handling, storage, and safety related products. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who wants exposure to real production hardware, manufacturing support, and product lifecycle ownership. The position emphasizes practical engineering execution, collaboration with manufacturing, and continuous product improvement. The position will support both our Lake City and Waukesha, Wisconsin plants. Travel requirements will be approximately 10 weeks per year.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.