Product Design Engineer III

The Opportunity:

We need a highly motivated and innovative product design engineer to be a part of our engineering team. The Product Design Engineer III role demands a passion for bringing ideas to life through design and development while utilizing your engineering background to apply sound principles in your work. You’ll be responsible for driving innovation by creating new products as well as making improvements to existing Canvas Craft items. Every day presents new opportunities as you contribute your expertise to a wide variety of products, playing a vital role in our growing team.

The Obstacles:

You will need to utilize your technical expertise, CAD proficiency, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to overcome the design challenges you will face while also ensuring product functionality, safety, and compliance with industry standards. Meticulous organization and upkeep of all documentation of drawings, designs, and customer files is a must. You not only need to thrive on these challenges but must have the resilience to navigate the unique terrain of a small business. This means wearing many different hats within the organization while maintaining the Canvas Craft core values: Prudence, a Positive “Can Do” Attitude, and Teamwork/Collaboration. You must be able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and must adapt quickly to the changing sales, operation, and customer requirements you will encounter. You must also take ownership of projects and drive them to 100% completion. There may be times this role requires to travel to sites to gather more information to complete projects.

Think About It:

  • Are you ready to tackle challenges head-on?

  • Are you ready for each day to bring new changes you will have to work through?

  • Are you committed to delivering exceptional design solutions?

  • Are you unfazed by the hurdles of small business dynamics?

The Perks:

  • Competitive salary

  • Company medical and dental plan

  • 401k with Company Match

  • 3 Weeks paid time off

  • Paid holidays

  • Travel reimbursement

  • Auto and phone allowance

  • Provided laptop or equivalent (includes all required software)

  • Fun team and great metro location

Necessary Role Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in product design, manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, product design engineering technology, or related field (preferred)

  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in product design, manufacturing, or related field

  • Certified SolidWorks Professional (preferred)

  • Experience in Rhino, Autometrix, and/or Prodim is a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)

  • 401(k) matching

  • Dental insurance

  • Employee discount

  • Flexible schedule

  • Health insurance

  • Health savings account

  • Life insurance

  • Paid time off

  • Retirement plan

  • Vision insurance

Experience level:

  • 4 years

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Required)

Language:

  • English (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Otsego, MN 55330: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person


A FEW THINGS WE VALUE AT CANVAS CRAFT

Prudence

We use our resources wisely and carefully. This relates to our suppliers, vendors, equipment, fellow employees, customers and facilities. This looks like good organization and a commitment to not being wasteful.

Positivity

We value the “Can Do” and “Always Helpful” attitudes. In a custom environment where the details of the work can change quickly. we strive to keep a positive attitude, being ready to help our team members get thru any challenge.

Teamwork

At Canvas Craft we love solving customer problems, so we constantly strive to work together as a team and collaborate. It’s “Together” that we solve some problems and innovate solutions in the canvas industry.