Mechanical Engineer Senior - R&D Minn Kota- On-site

Johnson Outdoors Inc.
United States, Minnesota, Mankato
121 Power Drive (Show on map)
Nov 18, 2024
Description Mechanical Engineer Senior - R&D Minn Kota - On site We seek a passionate and creative R&D Engineer to join our dynamic team. This individual will be an integral part of the R&D group, focusing primarily on the early stages of new product development and investigating new technologies for application in marine products. This role involves building working prototypes of innovative solutions to complex design challenges. Team members are also responsible for assessing the feasibility of new technologies and their integration into our existing products. We seek an innovative R&D Engineer willing to take calculated risks and explore new approaches to problem-solving. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Collaborate with Product Line Management to develop preliminary product specifications. Evaluate and integrate new technologies relevant to the marine industry. Support the design, analysis, and preliminary validation of new product concepts for review with Product Line Management. Assess and determine the best approaches to solve problems, ensuring the reliability of results. Exercise creativity and independent judgment in solving various technical problems. Actively participate in detailed design reviews with peer engineers. Document and communicate design ideas effectively to the commercialization team. Perform other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES None EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME), Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering (MSME), Engineering Technology (BSET) or equivalent. Experience: Typically requires a minimum of 5 years' experience in mechanical design engineering within consumer product design or R&D. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Advanced proficiency in 3D CAD systems, with productive skill sets to meet all facets of design. Working knowledge of CREO and ANSYS FEA is preferred. Extensive knowledge of material properties, with primary expertise in plastic injection molding, die-casting, aluminum extrusion and sheet metal fabrication processes. Familiarity with applicable prototyping techniques and their limitations. Advanced skills in generating, designing, and executing concepts into manufacturable designs. Strong understanding of electro-mechanical systems. Design and selection of materials and coatings for corrosive environments. Ideation of innovative geartrain and complex mechanisms into cost-effective solutions. Strong background in waterproof design methodologies. Some knowledge of sizing and selection of DC motors. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)