Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Our client is a recognized manufacturer of premium outdoor recreation and utility vehicles, known for delivering innovative products that combine performance, durability, and reliability. With a long-standing reputation for engineering excellence and a passionate customer base, the company continues to invest in new technologies and product development to enhance the user experience. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative engineering organization where employees play a direct role in creating industry-leading products used by enthusiasts and professionals alike.

Code: 48222

Category: Engineering & Operations

Our Client Is Seeking A Senior Mechanical Engineer To Join Its Product Development Team

This role will be responsible for the design, development, and validation of propulsion and mechanical systems for vehicles and related products. The successful candidate will contribute throughout the product lifecycle, from concept development and prototyping through testing, validation, and production support.

Worksite Location: Onsite, Rogers, MN area

Compensation & Benefits: Competitive base salary (aligned with experience, ideal salary range of $90 - $120,000 with an annual incentive plan plus profit sharing. Comprehensive benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Life Insurance, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Short Term Disability, 401k with company match, Employee Product Purchase Program.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Define engineering specifications and design requirements for new and existing mechanical systems and components.
• Design, develop, and analyze mechanical assemblies, components, and detailed drawings while applying appropriate dimensional tolerancing and GD&T principles.
• Conduct tolerance stack-up analyses to ensure manufacturability and performance requirements are met.
• Develop and maintain accurate 3D models, engineering drawings, and design documentation using CAD software.
• Perform engineering analyses utilizing simulation and modeling tools, including structural, thermal, fluid flow, and dynamic system evaluations.
• Ensure timely completion of engineering deliverables, including drawings, calculations, bills of materials, and cost analyses in support of project timelines.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee prototype development activities, collaborating with cross-functional teams to source and fabricate prototype components.
• Support prototype assembly activities and evaluate designs for functionality, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Develop and execute test and validation plans to verify product performance and compliance with engineering requirements.
• Assist with the creation and maintenance of Bills of Materials (BOMs) and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs/ECNs).
• Support manufacturing, quality, service, and documentation teams throughout product development and launch activities.
• Apply knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality standards, and continuous improvement methodologies to optimize product designs.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 2+ years of product design and development experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with mechanical systems, powertrain systems, or similar electromechanical products.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD modeling and engineering design software.
• Experience with engineering analysis tools and simulation software is preferred.
• Familiarity with enterprise systems, product lifecycle management, and engineering change processes is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.

About Versique

Versique: /ver-seek/? adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions. Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiters—seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections. We believe people are more than resumes—they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success. Versique is proud to be an award-winning company, earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list for 2023. We are also consistently recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and were named a Best Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Let's find your people, together. Versique is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.