Mechanical Product Engineer

Bosch Group•Owatonna, MN

3d•$87,500 - $108,000

About The Position

The Mechanical Product Engineer is accountable for designing and developing new products and redesigning existing products, overseeing prototype delivery and testing to verify form, fit, function, and quality. The role works with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time, to specification, and within budget, while maintaining responsibility for engineering documentation, specifications, and project technical data. The engineer is expected to be innovative, comfortable working from a vision, able to manage multiple projects, and effective in a fast-paced environment. The position focuses on plastic component design and development using manufacturing processes such as high- and low-pressure injection molding, thermal forming, and additive manufacturing. It includes converting two-dimensional industrial designs into manufacturable three-dimensional components, applying mold flow analysis and shrink-rate calculations, and developing products and tooling to meet customer specifications. The engineer maintains CAD models and drawings, collaborates with global engineering teams, prepares project documentation, initiates components in Bosch’s SAP ERP system, and manages the Engineering Change Request process as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering; BSME preferred.
3–5 years of Mechanical Engineering experience.
Proven design skills, including knowledge of similar products, conceptual layouts, component location, and 3-D solid modeling; FEA analysis where required.
Proficiency with SolidWorks or Creo CAD and supporting PDM systems such as Windchill.
PC skills including Microsoft Office applications and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Baan, or similar.
Experience with Bills of Materials, ECOs, model shop orders, GD&T, and FMEAs.
Understanding of manufacturing processes and proficiency with Design for Manufacturing principles.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of plastic-related design experience.
Experience working effectively in cross-functional teams.
Experience working with global or international teams.
Strong oral and written communication and documentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining accurate documentation and records.
Ability to work effectively with challenging individuals and customers.
Demonstrated creative problem-solving ability through design or process work.
Ability to produce results and meet commitments.
Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency.
Hands-on approach and willingness to get involved in practical work.

Responsibilities

Design and develop new products and redesign existing products.
Oversee prototype delivery and product testing to verify form, fit, function, and quality.
Direct design and development of plastic components using high- and low-pressure injection molding, thermal forming, and additive manufacturing processes.
Convert two-dimensional industrial designs into three-dimensional plastic component designs, ensuring manufacturability through mold flow analysis and shrink-rate calculations.
Develop products and tooling solutions that meet customer specifications using GD&T, CAD, FMEA, and mathematical analysis.
Maintain and update mechanical CAD models and technical drawings using SolidWorks/PDM or Creo/Windchill.
Collaborate with cross-functional global engineering teams on design initiatives, regional product data, and component optimization.
Create and maintain project documentation, including design reviews, design specifications, wiring diagrams, and technical prints.
Initiate component creation in the Bosch SAP ERP system and manage the Engineering Change Request process as required.
Manage engineering documentation, specifications, and technical data for assigned projects to support delivery on time, to specification, and within budget.
Perform additional duties as assigned by management.