Mechanical Design Engineer

3M • Maplewood, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Job Title Mechanical Design Engineer Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers. This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. The Impact You’ll Make in this Role We are seeking a talented and driven engineer with a focus on consumer hardgoods to join the CBG Hardgoods team. As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and bringing to market exciting and high-quality consumer products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of products that meet customer needs and exceed expectations. As a Mechanical Design Engineer you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by: Lead the mechanical design and development of consumer products, focused on hardgoods. Conduct feasibility studies, concept development, and prototyping to validate design ideas. Utilize CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) to create engineering drawings and specifications. Perform engineering calculations, simulations, and analysis to ensure product performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless integration of mechanical components. Conduct testing and validation of prototypes to ensure product performance Identify and resolve design issues, technical support throughout the product lifecycle. Stay up-to-update with the latest trends and technologies in consumer product development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (completed and verified prior to start)
• Three (3) years of mechanical design and development of consumer products in a private, public, government or military environment
• Two (2) years if experience working with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) for 3D modeling and drafting
• Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Experience in mechanical design and development of consumer products, with a focus on hardgoods.
• Knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).
• Familiarity with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
• Experience with rapid prototyping techniques (e.g., 3D printing).
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively.
• Strong knowledge of engineering principles, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work in cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design and development of consumer products, focused on hardgoods.
• Conduct feasibility studies, concept development, and prototyping to validate design ideas.
• Utilize CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) to create engineering drawings and specifications.
• Perform engineering calculations, simulations, and analysis to ensure product performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless integration of mechanical components.
• Conduct testing and validation of prototypes to ensure product performance
• Identify and resolve design issues, technical support throughout the product lifecycle.
• Stay up-to-update with the latest trends and technologies in consumer product development.

Benefits

• 3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially.
• To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.
• Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level