Product Design Engineer II

What You’ll Do

• Design and support fabricated mechanical products from concept through production.
• 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.
• Affiliate 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

• 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

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. Our daily work is guided by six values, which we call our True North: Open-Mindedness, Competence, Confidence, Collaboration, Integrity, and Results. This is the standard we hold ourselves to – and we’re raising the bar. High performers belong here.

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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.