Project Engineer, Mechanical

Job Duties

Are you an experienced mechanical engineer who thrives in leading complex projects and collaborating across disciplines? Join Park Industries as a Project Engineer, Mechanical, where you’ll oversee the technical execution of engineering projects from concept through production while ensuring designs meet customer, quality, and business requirements.

In this role, you’ll combine hands-on mechanical design expertise with project leadership, working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Customer-facing teams to deliver innovative, differentiated products.

Requirements:

As a Project Engineer, Mechanical, you’ll lead the technical and engineering execution of projects while maintaining accountability for performance, cost, and delivery. Key responsibilities include:

Project & Technical Leadership

Oversee all technical aspects of engineering projects from concept through production, ensuring designs meet customer requirements and business objectives

Lead mechanical design and analysis efforts with a focus on machine structures, gearboxes, rails, bearings, hydraulics, and pneumatics

Coordinate cross-functional teams to identify and implement designs that provide product differentiation and competitive advantage

Design, Analysis & Reviews

Facilitate concept and design reviews to ensure appropriate input and alignment across impacted stakeholders

Apply engineering fundamentals, analysis tools, and best practices to support robust, manufacturable designs

Utilize simulation, FEA, root cause analysis, DFMEA, and other tools to support design decisions and issue resolution

Project Planning & Metrics

Develop and manage project schedules, product costs, budgets, and key performance metrics to meet overall business requirements

Track progress and proactively address risks or technical challenges that could impact scope, timeline, or cost

Customer & Cross-Functional Support

Support customer service, field installation, and sales teams through training and technical expertise as needed

Provide timely resolution of customer issues and collaborate with Manufacturing and Sourcing to support production and cost objectives

Experience & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (required)

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred)

Experience

10+ years of mechanical design and engineering experience (required)

2+ years of project leadership or project ownership experience (preferred)

Experience in a manufacturing environment (preferred)

Experience designing CNC, robotic, or similarly complex machinery (preferred)

Familiarity with ERP/JDE systems (preferred)

Travel

Ability to travel up to 10%

As a Project Engineer, Mechanical at Park Industries, you'll work standard business hours from Monday to Friday, with a hybrid work arrangement that combines travel and remote work flexibility with onsite collaboration at our St. Cloud, MN office.

What You Bring

Advanced experience with 3D CAD modeling (AutoCAD / Inventor preferred)

Strong analytical skills, including mechanical analysis, hand calculations, and FEA

Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic system design

Proficiency with GD&T and tolerance stack-ups

Strong communication skills with the ability to lead discussions, present technical concepts, and collaborate cross-functionally

A proactive, results-driven mindset with attention to detail and accountability

Why Join Us

We offer a competitive benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance, a 401(k), HSA and FSA options, tuition reimbursement, and more—along with opportunities to grow your technical and project leadership career. At Park Industries, you’ll play a critical role in bringing innovative machinery to market while working alongside collaborative, highly skilled engineering and manufacturing teams. If you’re energized by collaboration, problem-solving, and driving results, apply today.

Pay Transparency Statement

In accordance with pay transparency regulations, the anticipated starting rate for this position ranges from $100,000.00 to $130,000.00. Please note that the range provided is an estimate and not a guarantee; the final offer will be determined based on factors such as experience, education, location, and assigned shift. Full-time employees may also be eligible for variable compensation, company-wide incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package. Additionally, the availability of benefits and programs may vary depending on the hire date, employment type, and hours worked.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Minimum Experience Required

10+ years of mechanical design and engineering experience (required)

2+ years of project leadership or project ownership experience (preferred)

Experience in a manufacturing environment (preferred)

Experience designing CNC, robotic, or similarly complex machinery (preferred)

Familiarity with ERP/JDE systems (preferred)

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$100,000.00 - $130,000.00 / Annually

Postal Code

56301

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

Hybrid

Requisition ID

11622

Job Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance, a 401(k), HSA and FSA options, tuition reimbursement, and more—along with opportunities to grow your technical and project leadership career. At Park Industries, you’ll play a critical role in bringing innovative machinery to market while working alongside collaborative, highly skilled engineering and manufacturing teams. If you’re energized by collaboration, problem-solving, and driving results, apply today.