Mechanical Engineering Manager

Who We Are

Red E, LLC is a Fargo, North Dakota engineering-based company that specializes in the development, sales, and service of specialty products for agricultural equipment. As a fully integrated company with over 35 team members, we utilize the latest tools and technology to provide value-added parts and services to farmers around the world.

Red E has seen incredible growth in its 13-year history with notable achievements including No. 923 on the 2021 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America,
No. 1962 in 2023
, and recognition as the 2023 Small Business Persons of the Year for the state of North Dakota.

Red E offers more than a job — it’s an opportunity to be part of helping farmers feed the world. Be part of a team that is ringing the bell of excellence and making a difference every day!

Plain and simple, it s our culture and drive for excellence. We are a closely knit team that strives for being the best that we can be. In fact, a recent employee survey about our culture revealed key words like Family, Caring, Genuine, Team Focused, Collaborative, and Hard Working. We value and prioritize in-person collaboration at the office. We strive to focus in the following 4 key areas to create an excellent workplace:

In addition to awesome co-workers and a great company culture, Red E provides eligible employees with:

• 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plan options
• Life and Disability Insurance Plan options
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Paid Volunteering Time
• Matching Charitable Gift Fund
• Quarterly Team Building Events
• Modified Flex Time Plan
• Annual Profit Sharing

To learn more about our organization, check out our You Tube Videos and Facebook posts at:

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of products, manufacturing processes, and testing protocols.
• Manage engineering and technical staff by assigning tasks, setting priorities, and ensuring deliverables align with company goals.
• Oversee project planning, logistics, and resource allocation to ensure efficient execution.
• Drive improvements in efficiency, sustainability, and waste reduction across designs and operations.
• Identify and secure resources needed for team success, including capital investment proposals.
• Develop and manage project budgets, and implement cost-control strategies.
• Represent the company at trade shows, conferences, and supplier site visits.
• Advocate for team needs by ensuring appropriate tools, staffing, and support are in place.
• Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge within the industry and apply best practices.
• Ensure all engineering processes meet quality, safety, and compliance standards.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with leadership, sales, production, and service teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and customers.

• Support product installation and testing at customer locations.
• Assist with prototype builds and production support when needed.
• Participate in assembly, light fabrication, and material handling, including forklift and truck/trailer operations.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of mechanical design experience.
• Proven project management and personnel leadership skills.
• Expert knowledge of relevant technologies, manufacturing methods, and industry practices.
• Strong strategic thinking, critical problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Skilled in mentoring, team development, and fostering collaboration.
• Detail-oriented with excellent planning, organization, and documentation skills.
• Adaptable and resourceful, with a willingness to explore new approaches when challenges arise.
• Proficiency in CAD platforms and ERP systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience using presentation tools to communicate complex ideas to non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated integrity, initiative, and strong work ethic.

The pay range for this role is: 95, USD per year(Main Office)