Mechanical Product Design Technologist

Build What’s Next—Right Here in Winona

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

Employment Type: Full-Time | Exempt

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• 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.

Your Impact

• 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.

What You Need to Succeed

• 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.

Technologies You’ll Use

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

Career Growth

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