Mechanical Designer / Product Development

Description

Mechanical Designer / Product Development
Full-Time | Onsite | Manufacturing Engineering

Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing
Call or Text: 272-230-3157
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Prefer a confidential conversation? Call or text Elizabeth directly.

Heartline Staffing is seeking a Mechanical Designer / Product Development professional for an exciting opportunity with a growing manufacturing organization in Chilton, Wisconsin. This is a hands-on design role where you'll work directly with customers, production, vendors, and leadership to develop practical products, improve manufacturability, reduce production costs, and bring new ideas from concept through production. :contentReference[oaicite:0]index=0

Position Overview
This role goes beyond drafting. You'll create and maintain SolidWorks models, assemblies, production drawings, bills of material, and manufacturing documentation while collaborating with production to solve real-world manufacturing challenges. Success comes from owning projects from initial customer concepts through completed production, balancing strength, cost, manufacturability, weight, and customer value. :contentReference[oaicite:1]index=1

Key Responsibilities
• Create and maintain SolidWorks models, assemblies, drawings, and production documentation
• Convert customer ideas, sketches, and shop feedback into manufacturable designs
• Develop multiple design concepts and evaluate cost, strength, manufacturability, weight, and appearance
• Support production by resolving recurring manufacturing issues and reducing rework
• Design custom and semi-custom products with repeat production potential
• Work directly with vendors and fabricators on sourcing and product improvements
• Maintain SolidWorks libraries, bills of material, cut lists, and production documentation
• Support designs throughout production rather than simply releasing drawings
• Identify opportunities to improve quality, reduce costs, and simplify manufacturing :contentReference[oaicite:2]index=2

Benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Simple IRA with Company Match
• Family-Focused Culture
• Stable Growing Company
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Team-Oriented Environment
• Opportunity to Help Shape Future Product Development
• Medical Benefits Planned for the Future :contentReference[oaicite:3]index=3

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Mechanical Design, Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, CAD Design, or Related Field (Equivalent Experience Considered) REQUIRED
• Minimum 5 Years of 3D CAD Design Experience REQUIRED
• Strong SolidWorks Experience (Other 3D CAD Experience Considered) REQUIRED
• Experience Designing Fabricated Steel Products REQUIRED
• Understanding of Welding, Sheet Metal, Tubing, Brackets, Fasteners, Axles, Suspensions, and Manufacturing Methods REQUIRED
• Ability to Create Models, Assemblies, Drawings, Bills of Material, and Production Documentation REQUIRED
• Strong Mechanical Problem-Solving Skills REQUIRED
• Comfortable Working Directly with Customers REQUIRED
• Experience Working with Vendors REQUIRED
• Ability to Work Directly with Production Teams REQUIRED
• Strong Project Ownership and Follow-Through REQUIRED
• Mechanical Design Experience with Trailers, Heavy Equipment, Agricultural Equipment, or Fabricated Products Preferred :contentReference[oaicite:4]index=4 :contentReference[oaicite:5]index=5

Not ready to apply? Many experienced designers prefer a confidential conversation first. Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.