Mechanical Engineer - Cost & Design Improvements

 Applied Engineering, Inc. is seeking a motivated and hardworking individual to join our team in Faribault, MN, as a Mechanical Engineer - Cost & Design Improvements. You will be part of a group of engineers dedicated to high-quality work, value-add solutions, skill development, and career growth. We welcome candidates from the southern Twin Cities metro and beyond to apply. 

Innovation, problem solving, integrity, and collaboration are a few things you'll experience and represent while working with Applied. If you appreciate a challenge, variety, and a quicker pace, then we would like to get to know you better.

Engineer I: $34.62–$40.38/hour

Engineer II: $38.46–$44.23/hour

Engineer III: $43.27–$49.04/hour

Senior Engineer: $46.63–$53.85/hour

Final compensation is based on experience, skills, and alignment with role expectations. Paid overtime may be available.

As a Mechanical Engineer - Cost & Design Improvements in Faribault, MN, you will:

• Drive cost savings, margin improvement, and mechanical design enhancements across product lines
• Perform mechanical design, modeling, and analysis for new and existing components and assemblies
• Support RDE initiatives, including concept development, prototyping, and early‑stage mechanical design work
• Contribute to sustaining engineering activities, including cost‑reduction projects and engineering change requests (ECRs)
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to implement design improvements and resolve mechanical issues
• Work collaboratively with suppliers and Applied partners
• Contribute to projects that impact communities in Northfield, Owatonna, Dundas, Medford, Lakeville, Farmington, Waseca, and Lonsdale, and the greater southern Twin Cities metro
• Apply your skills in a dynamic environment that values ownership and innovation

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a mechanical engineer
• Experience with mechanical design, modeling, and documentation
• Familiarity with sustaining engineering, cost‑reduction initiatives, and ECR processes
• Ability to identify and execute mechanical design improvements supporting cost, quality, and performance goals
• Strong analytical skills and mechanical problem‑solving abilities

• Capable of working independently and as a team member
• Strong work ethic and unwavering integrity
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a learning mindset
• Curiosity, problem solving, and analytical thinking
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Desire to work on a variety of projects

Please consider joining Applied's team of talented employees in Faribault, MN, and the southern Twin Cities metro area, with support from our Brooklyn Park, MN, office.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We regret that we do not offer sponsorship.

Applied Engineering is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job ID: 20261067