Product Design Engineer II

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: Product Design Engineer II

Pay Range: $90,000-$95,000

***This position is in office, not hybrid, not remote***

What You’ll Do

The Design Engineer II designs and supports fabricated mechanical products from concept through production. This role creates engineering designs, calculations, 3D models, and manufacturing drawings while collaborating cross‑functionally to meet performance, cost, schedule, and quality goals. The position is ideal for an early‑career engineer who can work independently on routine designs and grow into more complex projects with mentorship.

• Interpret customer sketches and specification to Design mechanical components and assemblies using sound engineering principles.
• Create and review 3D CAD models and 2D fabrication/assembly drawings (Inventor, AutoCAD, or similar), adhering to ASME standards.
• Perform engineering calculations (stress, deflection, welds, bolted joints).
• Apply GD&T (ASME Y14.5), welding standards, and material specifications.
• Develop and maintain Bills of Material (BOMs) and process ECOs.
• Support manufacturing by resolving drawing issues and improving designs.
• Collaborate with customers, sales, customer service, purchasing, manufacturing, quality departments, and vendors.
• Assist with failure analysis, cost reduction efforts, and product improvements.
• Spend ~15–20% of time on the shop floor to support fabrication and build relationships.
• Participate in DFMA and continuous improvement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology, required
• 3–5 years of mechanical design experience in a manufacturing environment, required
• Proficiency with CAD tools and standard engineering calculations, required
• Working knowledge of GD&T, weld symbols, and fabricated assemblies, required
• Strong communication skills and comfort working cross‑functionally.
• Willingness to work in both office and shop floor environments.
• Experience with heavy or welded fabrication, preferred
• FEA, tolerance analysis, and structural welding knowledge, preferred
• Familiarity with PDM/PLM and ERP/MRP systems, preferred
• Exposure to manufacturing processes and basic project management, preferred

Why Johnson Screens is a Great Place to Work:

At Johnson Screens, we value open-mindedness, competence, collaboration, and integrity. We support our people with competitive total rewards, comprehensive benefits, and continuous development – so everyone can work with confidence and deliver results that matter.

Shared Cost Benefits

Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance, Dental Insurance, 401(k) Plan - 5% Employer Match, Health Spending Account (HSA)

Employee Paid Benefits

Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Supplemental Life and AD&D, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Insurance

Employer Paid Benefits

80 Hours of Paid Holidays per Year, Vacation Time Off, Sick Time, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Basic Life and AD&D, Accident Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, Student Scholarships

Work Environment & Schedule

Onsite – Core hours 9am-3pm in New Brighton MN

Office based role with regular interaction and presence in our connected manufacturing facility.

About Johnson Screens – A brand of Aqseptence

Johnson Screens is the leading global provider of innovative screening and separation solutions. We support a wide range of industries, which means that almost every product around us has touched one of our screens during its manufacturing process. Since our inception over a century ago, our products have helped protect lives by reducing harmful waste, providing clean water, and making the best use of our precious natural resources. We strive to be a great place to work and do what is right for our customers and our people. We thrive on innovation and continuous improvement, and we believe that our people are the key to our success.

Our daily work is guided by six values, which we call our True North:

Open-Mindedness

Competence

Confidence

Collaboration

Integrity

Results

This is the standard we hold ourselves to – and we’re raising the bar. High performers belong here. If you’re ready to make your mark, we’re ready to meet you. Apply now and grow with Johnson Screens.

Johnson Screens is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

No agency solicitations or third‑party recruiter outreach, please.