Senior Mechanical Engineer – New Product Development
entrust · United States - Shakopee, MN (GHQ) · Hybrid
Pay: USD 94,046 – 137,933 a year
Posted Sep 30, 2026
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Senior Mechanical Engineer – New Product Development
Join a skilled team of mechanical engineers who develop systems for printing and personalizing credit cards, passports, IDs, and more. Work on cross-functional teams to create impactful products. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will collaborate with other engineers and guide designers to achieve project goals. The products involve various printing technologies and components like injection-molded plastic, sheet metal, machining, rubber molding, power transmission, DC motors, lasers, and sensors. This role is based onsite to support hands‑on design and collaboration.
Responsibilities:
Understand product requirements and develop solutions
Use theoretical calculations and analytical methods to develop and support mechanical concepts
Apply sound engineering judgment to solve technical problems
Apply strong understanding of design for manufacturing processes to ensure high-quality parts.
Review or create part drawings, solid models and bills of material
Lead design reviews
Work with suppliers to produce parts
Prototype, test, and iterated on designs
Provide project, people, and team leadership
Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
5+ years of product development experience
3D solid modeling experience
General use of PC applications
Must be able to lawfully work within the US and have unrestricted work authorization for US
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience using SolidWorks 3D CAD program
Experience working with mechanical and electromechanical products
Experience with injection-molded, plastic-part design
Experience with sheet metal, machined part design
Experience with Matlab and Simulink
Power transmission design experience
Experience designing products for volume production
Mechanical aptitude with hands-on skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Leadership skills
Good written and verbal communication skills
Detail-oriented, deadline driven, self-directed and organized individual
Ability to excel in highly interactive team environment
Commitment to learning and continuous improvement
Benefits:
Competitive paid time off (PTO), holidays and volunteer time.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
Company paid life…