Project Engineer - Designer

About the role

Design it. Build it. Test it. Own it. As a Project Engineer at Metalcraft of Mayville, you will take ownership of the engineering development of compact construction equipment attachments—from the initial concept through design, prototyping, testing, validation, and release to production. The attachments will include buckets, grapples, trenchers, stump grinders, augers, brush cutters, plows, or whatever our customer’s demand. You won't just be reviewing drawings or supporting someone else's design. You'll be designing products that go to work in the field.

Responsibilities

• Design new products from the ground up with minimal or no product history.
• Perform all aspects of design: planning, modeling, part selection (hydraulic motor, hoses, bearings, hardware, bushings, etc.), define analysis plan (hand calculations, FEA, etc.), define test plans, work validation process, failure analysis, create drawings, manufacturability reviews, and product launch.
• Conduct product research and define details of new products or product improvements.
• Manage design records.
• Hands‑on prototype builds, product testing, and evaluation of tested product.
• Create and manage Engineering Change Notices.
• Prepare manuals and assist Marketing with sales documentation.
• Provide leadership within the Attachment Engineering team and collaborate with many other teams.
• 3‑D CAD modeling and drawing creation using CREO.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of relevant experience in product design and manufacturing (preferred).
• Strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills applied to new product design.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member within Engineering and cross‑functional teams.
• Strong communication and project‑management skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• CREO experience (preferred).
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related experience.

Metalcraft of Mayville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.