Principal Mechanical Engineer
St. Cloud, MN
Full Time
Experienced
Our Client is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead projects. This is a direct hire role / hybrid.
As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you’ll lead a path of innovation, ingenuity, and technical excellence. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Overseeing all technical aspects of projects, collaborating with diverse teams to develop designs that not only meet but exceed customer expectations, ensuring our products remain competitive and cutting-edge.
- Leading mechanical design and analysis efforts, delving into the complexities of machine structures, gearboxes, rails, bearings, hydraulics, and pneumatics to engineer groundbreaking solutions.
- Managing project timelines, product costs, budgets, and other critical metrics with precision, ensuring alignment with broader business goals and objectives.
- Fostering a collaborative and innovative environment through well-structured concept and design reviews, actively engaging with stakeholders to drive collective creativity.
- Providing expert support to customer service, field installation, and sales teams, swiftly addressing and resolving any customer issues that arise.
To excel as our Principal Mechanical Engineer, you’ll need:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
- At least 10 years of experience in design and engineering, with a minimum of 2 years in a leadership role.
- Proficiency in analysis and root cause investigation tools, including simulations, FEA, free-body diagrams, DFMEA, and 8D methodologies (preferred).
- Experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly with CNC or robotic equipment design (preferred).
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