MGS Senior Mechanical Engineer

Coesia • Maple Grove, MN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible for creating mechanical designs and mentoring project teams through the research and development of technologies and the design process. The role serves as the primary technical contact, internally and externally, throughout manufacturing, assembly, debugging, final acceptance, installation, and service, while meeting budget, technical, and scheduling criteria. The position works across an office environment and the manufacturing floor, with production-facility visits as required and travel of 20% or less potentially required.

Requirements

• A BSME degree or equivalent, or an associate degree in an applicable field with 10 or more years of relevant work experience.
• For candidates with a BSME degree: at least 5 years of machine-design experience; for candidates with an associate degree: experience in machine build.
• Proficiency in solid modeling with 3D CAD software.
• Demonstrated experience creating new machine designs.
• Demonstrated experience with linear-motion actuators and systems.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing and simulating mechanical systems.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting mechanical systems.
• Proven problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to prioritize and work with limited supervision.
• Experience estimating, planning, and executing projects within requirements.
• Proficiency leading teams and providing direction to peers.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain mechanical design standards for new models and modules.
• Conceptualize and lay out components, mechanisms, and mechanical systems.
• Lead technical work on complex projects and support them through manufacturing, assembly, debugging, and final acceptance.
• Coordinate the efforts of project team members to complete projects efficiently.
• Provide assembly support throughout the debugging process.
• Analyze designs to improve safety, effectiveness, and efficiency and reduce costs.
• Attend, support, and document concept and design reviews.
• Stay current on applicable technologies and provide service support for past projects.
• Support internal and customer design reviews.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of new and existing technologies and serve as a subject matter expert for staff.
• Provide technical consultation and review customer specifications.
• Assist with troubleshooting machine assembly, debugging, and technical issue resolution.
• Represent MGS in customer-facing activities, including trade shows, service trips, and design reviews.
• Support principal engineers in management activities as required.
• Mentor other staff members.

Benefits

• 401(k) with a 6% company match and no vesting period.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Multiple health benefit and insurance options.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Gym reimbursement.
• Paid vacation and paid sick/wellness time.
• 12 observed paid calendar holidays, including a paid Fourth of July week shutdown.
• Company-paid short-term disability at 80% wage replacement and long-term disability.
• Company HSA contribution for individual and employer family coverage.
• Profit-sharing/bonus eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior