Lead Mechanical Engineer
Are you a dynamic Mechanical Engineer with a passion for innovation?
Join our team as a Lead Mechanical Engineer and take the helm in driving project efficiencies and groundbreaking designs. In this role, you'll lead projects from concept to completion, ensuring our solutions not only meet but exceed customer expectations.
Who We Are
Park Industries, established in 1953, is the pinnacle of stoneworking machinery in North America. Rooted in a tradition of excellence and fueled by innovation, we're a family-owned company headquartered in vibrant Saint Cloud, Minnesota. As the largest American manufacturer in our field, we offer top-tier manufacturing facilities, legendary customer service, and trusted guidance from acquisition to operation. Led by the Schlough family into our third generation, Park Industries remains dedicated to excellence and innovation from our Central Minnesota base.
What You'll Do
As a Lead Mechanical Engineer at Park Industries, your key responsibilities will include:
- Leading Technical Projects: Oversee all technical aspects of projects, guiding cross-functional teams to develop innovative designs that set our products apart in the market.
- Mechanical Design Leadership: Take charge of mechanical design and analysis, focusing on machine structures, gearboxes, rails, bearings, hydraulics, and pneumatics to engineer cutting-edge solutions.
- Project Management: Manage project schedules, budgets, product costs, and other critical metrics, ensuring projects align with business objectives and timelines.
- Collaboration and Innovation: Foster a culture of collaboration through regular concept and design reviews, encouraging input from all stakeholders to drive creativity and excellence.
- Technical Support and Training: Provide expert guidance and training to customer service, field installation, and sales teams, and resolve customer issues with precision and expertise.
- Leadership of People: Lead and mentor a small team of engineering associates, providing direction, support, and development opportunities. Cultivate a positive and productive work environment, promote teamwork, and ensure the team's alignment with the company's goals and values. Actively participate in talent acquisition and retention efforts, including performance evaluations and career development planning.
You will maintain standard business hours from Monday to Friday, with a hybrid work arrangement that allows for a mix of remote work and onsite presence at our office in St. Cloud, MN.
What We're Looking For
To excel in the Lead Mechanical Engineer role, you will need:
- Educational Background: A Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering is required; a Master's Degree is preferred.
- Experience: A minimum of 15 years of experience in design and engineering, with at least 8 years in leadership roles.
- Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in analysis and root cause investigation tools, including simulations, FEA, free-body diagrams, DFMEA, and 8D methodologies.
- Industry Experience: Experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly in CNC or robotic equipment design, is preferred.
Why Join Us
At Park Industries, we're more than just a company—we're a community of innovators, builders, and professionals united by a shared vision of excellence. When you join us, you'll be part of a culture that fosters creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning. In addition to our dynamic work environment, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision, and dental insurance, HSA and FSA accounts, a 401k program, tuition reimbursement, and more. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects that shape the future of our industry.
Why You Should Be A Part of Our Engineering Team
At Park Industries, we don't just engineer products; we engineer experiences. As a Lead Mechanical Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, working with a team of visionaries dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Embrace the opportunity to shape the future of the stoneworking industry at Park Industries, where your ideas are not only welcomed but celebrated, and your contributions make a tangible impact on the world around us.
