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# Senior Design Engineer

- **Company:** Wenger Corporation
- **Location:** Owatonna, MN, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, SolidWorks (CAD), Failure Mode Effects Analysis
- **Published:** August 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17803089?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17803089%2FSenior-Design-Engineer-Minnesota-Owatonna

## About the Role

* Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Agricultural Engineering
 * Five (5) years of progressive product engineering experience

It'd be great if you also have:

 * SolidWorks experience
 * Proficiency with finite element analysis (FEA) software and stress calculations
 * Ability to conceptualize, formulate design possibilities and coordinate development by the project team under time and financial constraints
 * Commitment to effective project leadership, coordination, and evaluation, with recommendations for changes required to improve overall results
 * Music or theater background or interest

## Description

* Assuming a substantial role in developing detailed customer requirements and corresponding product functional requirements in collaboration with the Product Manager
 * Providing effective leadership to multifunctional project teams to help accomplish the goals of the project
 * Stimulating development of ideas for new products, product improvements and cost reductions
 * Conducting engineering analysis with respect to strength calculations, design layout, fits and tolerances, and CAD modeling as required
 * Reviewing code compliance of custom products used in various locations
 * Overseeing accelerated product life cycle tests and evaluates field testing and potential misuse of products
 * Providing complete, documented product and engineering specifications, working closely with cross-functional teams
 * Providing support for new manufacturing processes on products of responsibility
 * Providing guidance for drafting and modelling by others in new product development.
 * Providing technical leadership for standard product customization efforts
 * Preparing recommendations for product changes that will improve sales potential or reduce cost
 * Providing technical writing support for manuals and instructions
 * Coordinating and executing with other departments product development tasks including:
 + Product design including necessary calculations (FEA)
 + Design Reviews of products
 + Design validation testing oversight
 + Design Failure Modes Effects Analysis (DFMEA)
 + Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
 + Prototype development
 + Accelerated product life cycle tests (including environmental testing)
 + Design specification development - engineering specifications
 + Preproduction support
 + Field testing (beta sites)


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