Mechanical Product Design Technologist

Location: Winona, MN (Onsite) | Compensation: $56,000–$75,000, commensurate with experience | Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full-Time | Exempt

• Shape products from concept to production launch and see your work on the factory floor.
• Collaborate daily across engineering, manufacturing, sales, purchasing, planning, and quality.
• Thrive in a stable manufacturing organization with real opportunities for advancement and continuous learning.

• Translate requirements into precise, manufacturable mechanical designs for parts, assemblies, and systems.
• Create production-ready 2D drawings and rich 3D models using Autodesk Inventor (or comparable CAD).
• Apply sound mechanical principles and adhere to industry and internal quality standards.
• Author and maintain drawings, specifications, BOMs, and all supporting documentation.
• Support pilot builds, product launches, and process updates to ensure smooth transitions to production.
• Conduct structured design reviews to validate performance, manufacturability, and compliance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve design, assembly, and BOM issues; coordinate fixes with stakeholders.
• Partner with quality to investigate findings and implement design-focused improvements.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and meet timelines aligned to business objectives.
• Respond quickly to documentation or engineering issues to protect production continuity.

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline).
• Approximately 5 years of professional mechanical design experience.
• Demonstrated strength in 3D CAD modeling and 2D drafting.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor or similar CAD tools.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and mechanical engineering fundamentals.
• Experience generating and maintaining complete technical documentation sets.
• Analytical, detail-oriented problem solver with strong communication skills.
• Team player skilled at cross-functional collaboration.
• Organized project manager; comfortable with Microsoft Office applications.

• 3D Modeling
• 2D Drawings
• CAD Software (Autodesk Inventor)

Bring your curiosity and we’ll help you expand your toolkit—from advanced CAD techniques to deeper exposure across the product lifecycle.

You should be proficient in: Mechanical Design & Engineering