Valley Craft Industries · 3 weeks ago
Mechanical Engineer - Product Design & Development
Lake City, MN 55041
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$60K/yr - $65K/yrValley Craft Industries is a family-owned company with over 70 years of experience in Minnesota, known for producing material handling, storage, and safety solutions. They are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the design, development, and production of related products, emphasizing practical engineering execution and collaboration with manufacturing.
Advanced MaterialsBusiness DevelopmentManufacturingProduct Design
Responsibilities
Design and engineer new products and custom solutions
Support existing product designs through design updates, documentation changes, and production support
Assist with engineering change requests (ECRs/ECOs) and implementation into production
Help diagnose production, quality, or field issues and support corrective actions
Create and update 3D models, drawings, and BOMs using SolidWorks
Apply company drawing standards, tolerances, weld symbols, and basic GD&T
Maintain accurate part data, revisions, and metadata in PDM and MRP systems
Work closely with fabrication, welding, assembly, and quality teams to ensure designs are manufacturable and buildable
Support fixture design and basic prototyping as needed
Identify potential pinch points, cut hazards, or ergonomic concerns early and help implement improvements
Participate in root-cause analysis and problem-solving efforts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
Familiarity with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software
Basic understanding of manufacturing processes (welding, machining, sheet metal, fabrication)
Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
Good written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Internship, co-op, or hands-on experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
Exposure to lift products, material-handling equipment, or industrial machinery
Familiarity with BOMs, revision control, and engineering documentation
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Profit sharing
Vision insurance
$1,000 Sign-on Bonus
Competitive Salary based on experience
PTO
Nine (9) Paid Holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision
401K plan
Friendly, Collaborative Team Environment
Personal and Professional Growth Potential
Great work-life balance
Company
Valley Craft Industries
Valley Craft Industries provides designs, develops, and manufactures grade material handling and storage solutions.
Founded in 1953
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-04-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Dennis Campbell
President and CEO
Recent News
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