Design Engineer

Description

Sportech is a rapidly growing company in Elk River, MN. We are looking for talented people who wish to join a values-based company that desires to help our people and customers win. We design, manufacture, and assemble cab components and systems for the powersports, golf and turf, industrial and agricultural end markets. Our design and engineering capabilities allow us to provide complex components and assemblies to our original equipment manufacturer customers. We are always on the gas and seeking dynamic, enthusiastic, and motivated individuals to join our extraordinary team. 

 Sportech offers eligible full-time employees a robust and competitive benefits package, which includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plan options, including flexible spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCA)
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Basic life insurance and voluntary life insurance
• Hospital indemnity plans, pet insurance, and legal/identity theft services
• 401k plan with up to a 4% employer match
• Paid company holidays, paid vacation, and paid volunteer time
• Sportech Learning Academy (SLA) with courses offered onsite quarterly, focusing on personal and professional growth and development for employees, and tuition reimbursement options for courses completed outside of Sportech

Further benefits information is provided as part of the offer process for any offer extended by Sportech. Pay varies by position and is based on multiple factors including labor market data and, depending on position, may include education, work experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, and/or certifications. Additionally, Sportech takes into account the internal equity of current employees when considering compensation. Sportech’s reasonable and good-faith estimate for the range of new hire compensation at the time of posting for this position is between $77,000 - $87,000 annually. Pay may also include variable compensation from time to time such as overtime for non-exempt positions, shift differential for specific shifts, and/or bonus targets (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements). 

Job Summary

The Design Engineer develops and executes engineering solutions for new product development programs. This role owns significant portions of products or subsystems and contributes to innovation, technical decision-making, product performance, and successful commercialization efforts. The position demonstrates growing technical depth, product ownership, and influence across cross-functional teams in the Product Development Process (PDP).

 Essential Job Functions

• Independently designs components, assemblies, and subsystems for new product development projects.
• Develops engineering concepts that balance performance, cost, quality, manufacturability, and timing objectives.
• Owns engineering deliverables for assigned portions of product development projects.
• Participates in customer interactions to understand product requirements and design expectations.
• Leads design reviews for owned components and subsystems.
• Conducts design analysis, validation planning, testing, and issue resolution.
• Collaborates with suppliers and sourcing teams to optimize component designs and manufacturing methods.
• Applies DFM/DFA, GD&T, FMEA, and risk mitigation techniques.
• Drives engineering problem-solving efforts related to prototype, test, manufacturing, and field issues.
• Contributes ideas for product innovation, cost reduction, and performance improvements.
• Assists in mentoring junior engineers and supporting team knowledge development.
• Maintains compliance with PDP requirements and engineering standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 3-8 years of demonstrated experience contributing to new product development projects.
• Proficient in designing with 3D CAD Software (preferably SolidWorks and/or Creo).
• Proficient in MRP system operation (Epicor as a preferred system).
• Experience designing mechanical systems, assemblies, or manufactured products.
• Strong working knowledge of GD&T, DFM/DFA, FMEA, and tolerance analysis.
• Ability to lead structured problem-solving efforts using Root Cause Analysis tools.
• Working knowledge of APQP, change management, and validation methodologies.
• Use of simulation and FEA analysis in part and assembly design
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Effective communication with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to influence decisions without direct authority.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple medium-complexity projects simultaneously.
• Flexibility to work on projects as workloads and priorities mandate.