Mechanical Engineer for Fabrication Support

Company Information

Founded in 1987, Progressive Systems, Inc. is a U.S. manufacturer of high-production processing equipment for wood, metal, plastics, foam, and composite materials. The company builds state-of-the-art machines designed for high output and quick setup, serving the window, door, kitchen cabinet, ceiling tile, plastics, insulation, plywood, OSB, and panel board industries.

Progressive Systems also operates one of the Midwest’s largest fabrication departments, serving manufacturers and factories across the United States. More than half of the company’s manufacturing capacity is dedicated to outside customers.

Position Summary

Progressive Systems, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for a newly created position supporting the fabrication of complex machinery components for outside customers. This engineer will work with experienced colleagues in Sales, Mechanical Design Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality Control to strengthen coordination between engineering and fabrication.

Responsibilities include redesigning components for manufacturability, developing manufacturing procedures to improve production methods, and establishing quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Design or re-design, develop drawings, and help the fabrication department build complex fabricated components.
• Work with the fabrication department to develop best practices and standards for cutting, welding, machining, and quality control.
• Help develop routing to create the most efficient manufacturing processes.
• Occasional field service travel or plant visits to learn best practices (Approximately twice per year).
• Help with new fabrication equipment purchases and Fabrication Department layout and flow.
• Work with Fabrication Sales to develop new business and resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to approach technical challenges creatively and analytically
• Experience with design of mechanical components, machining, and weldments preferred
• Experience with AutoCAD and Inventor preferred
• Understanding of welding, machining, laser cutting and other fabrication processes preferred
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Hamel, MN 55340 (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person