Mechanical Designer

Mechanical Designer

Sky Water is partnering with an existing client in Minneapolis to find a Mechanical Designer for their team! The Mechanical Designer will play a crucial role in the design & development of large, custom agricultural processing equipment. They’ll work closely with engineering, sales, manufacturing, and customers while creating custom product designs. Our client is a well‑established and steadily growing processing equipment manufacturer that mainly services the agricultural industry.

Location:

Minneapolis, MN

Salary: $70,000 – $80,000 per year

Employment type:

Full‑time

• Create detailed engineering drawings, schematics and layouts using 2D & 3D CAD software.
• Partner with sales & engineering teams to develop designs for equipment.
• Maintain design documentation and keep up‑to‑date bill of materials (BOM).
• Support manufacturing teams on design for manufacturability projects when needed.
• Work with leadership on continuous improvement initiatives (design process improvements, cost‑savings, etc.).
• Other duties or projects as assigned.

• Associate’s Degree in Engineering (Bachelor’s Degree preferred).
• 2+ years of experience as a Designer or Drafter in a manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of CAD software such as Solid Works, AutoCAD, or similar programs.
• Experience working in a large machinery or equipment environment preferred.
• Strong communication skills (both written & verbal).

Entry level

Full‑time

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