Mechanical Engineer
8 days ago
Suamico
Job DescriptionSalary: RC Mowers | Were Hiring Mechanical Engineer Full-Time Suamico, WI (On-Site) THE SHORT VERSION You design the machines that actually get builtand perform in the real world. At RC Mowers, were not designing theoretical products. Were building machines that operate on steep slopes, in rough terrain, under real customer conditions. Your work doesnt sit in CADit becomes something customers rely on. And when it performs, it changes how the job gets done. Were looking for a Mechanical Engineer who takes ownership from concept through productionand plays a direct role in shaping products that are redefining commercial landscaping. WHAT THE JOB ACTUALLY IS This is hands-on, full-lifecycle engineering. You wont be boxed into one piece of the processyoull be involved from early concepts all the way through production and continuous improvement. Heres what that looks like: • Designing across sheet metal, weldments, structures, and powertrain systems, • Bringing ideas from concept prototype production real-world application, • Working directly with manufacturing to ensure designs are practical and scalable, • Continuously improving products based on testing, feedback, and performance WHAT YOULL DO • Design and develop mechanical systems, components, and new product features, • Create SolidWorks models and drawings that translate cleanly to production, • Improve existing designs for performance, durability, and cost efficiency, • Apply engineering expertise across powertrain, structural systems, vibration, and mechanical linkages, • Support prototyping, testing, and validationand refine designs based on results, • Lead or contribute to design reviews with clear, practical input, • Partner with manufacturing and suppliers to bring designs to life, • Drive continuous product improvement through structured problem-solving and iteration, • Maintain clear, usable technical documentation YOURE THE RIGHT FIT IF • You take pride in seeing your work go beyond design and into real-world use, • You think beyond individual components and understand how everything works together as a system, • You naturally balance innovation with practicalitydesigning things that can actually be built and used, • Youre energized by ownership, not just participation, • You can manage multiple priorities without losing attention to detail, • You communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical teams, • You bring a high level of accountability to your work and follow through to completion, • Youre motivated by building something meaningfulnot just completing tasks WHAT YOU BRING • Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience), • 35+ years of hands-on product design experience, • Strong SolidWorks skills (PDM experience is a plus), • Experience with:, • Sheet metal and weldments, • Structural design and vibration, • Mechanical linkages and assemblies, • Powertrain systems, • Ability to take a design from concept through production, • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, • Clear communicationespecially when working cross-functionally BONUS POINTS • Experience with outdoor power equipment, robotics, construction equipment, or similar, • Familiarity with FEA, vibration analysis, or CFD, • Project management skills with a strong understanding of how projects move from concept through production, • A holistic understanding of product deliveryensuring designs are practical, manufacturable, and meet customer expectations WHY THIS JOB Most engineering roles separate design from reality. This one doesnt. • Youll see your work built, tested, and used in the field, • Youll have direct influence on products that are scaling quickly, • Youll work across the full lifecyclenot just one piece of it, • Youll work alongside a team of high performers, people who take ownership, move fast, and care deeply about the outcome COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Compensation and title commensurate with experience. Benefits include: • Health, dental, and vision insurance, • 401(k) with company match, • Paid vacation and sick leave, • Disability, life, and accident insurance ABOUT RC MOWERS RC Mowers designs and manufactures autonomous and remote-controlled mowing equipment built for the toughest environmentssteep slopes, hazardous terrain, and labor-constrained operations. Were not just improving how work gets done. Were changing who has to do it. Hiring is subject to a pre-employment background check and drug screening. RC Mowers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.