Design Engineer - PT

Design Engineer - PT

We are searching for an experienced Part time Design Engineer - PT at our Mankato, MN facility.

Flexible hours • Great for experienced designers, career-shifters or those with education and strong technical aptitude! We're looking for someone who loves solving problems, creating clarity from complexity, and bringing ideas to life. If you have experience in design, drafting, manufacturing, engineering, or even just a strong technical mindset — we'd love to talk. Whatever you've done, whatever you bring — let's have a conversation.

What You'll Do

• Create manufacturing drawings and documentation based on customer orders and specifications
• Develop submittal drawings for customer approval
• Build Bills of Materials in our ERP system for project-specific needs
• Work in 3D parametric modeling software
• Support the plant with technical questions during manufacturing
• Create installation instructions and parts manuals that are clear and user-friendly

What You Might Bring (These are helpful — not hard requirements. If you have related experience, we want to hear from you!)

• Background in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Architectural Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Drafting, or similar — or equivalent experience
• Around 4+ years of education, design or drafting experience (but again — let's talk if you're close!)
• Experience with 3D parametric modeling (Inventor, CREO, SolidWorks)
• Familiarity with SolidWorks
• Ability to create clear instructions, documentation, or process guides

Why This Role Works for Part-Time Talent: Flexible hours Great fit for someone wanting to stay in the field without a full-time schedule Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to real projects and support a high-performing team

If you're curious, interested, or think you might be a fit — reach out. Let's talk about what you bring and how it could work here. Additional Skills / Attributes: Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects effectively Strong attention to detail and accountability Ability to work independently in a part-time capacity Strong communication skills across teams Proven problem-solving ability Solid mathematical aptitude Compensation: Hourly position Annual salary (pro-rated based on part-time schedule) Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. Please no third-party candidates or phone calls.