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Flow Control Group

Industrial flow control products distributor

Mechanical Designer

Design EngineeringPosted on Nov 5
Full-timeMaple Grove, MN, USA$60k - $90k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An associate degree in Mechanical Design Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • At least 3 years of mechanical design experience in industrial equipment, machine building, automation, or related industries.
  • Proficiency with SolidWorks and creating production-ready drawings.
  • Experience developing mechanical assemblies and bills of material.
  • Mechanical aptitude and understanding of manufacturing processes.
  • Ability to interpret customer drawings, specifications, and requirements.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop mechanical assemblies and automation equipment using SolidWorks.
  • Create conceptual layouts and 3D models for customer automation applications.
  • Develop detailed manufacturing and assembly drawings for fabrication and production.
  • Collaborate with sales engineers and customers to define project requirements and develop solution concepts.
  • Support project quoting and cost estimating through design reviews and bill of material development.
  • Create and maintain accurate bills of material for mechanical assemblies.
  • Apply engineering and design practices to ensure manufacturability, serviceability, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Participate in design reviews and provide recommendations for improvements and alternate approaches.
  • Coordinate with suppliers, fabricators, and manufacturing partners as needed.
  • Ensure project documentation, drawings, and design records are complete and up to date.
  • Maintain and follow company design standards, drawing standards, and part numbering practices.
  • Track project activities and status updates within company project management systems.
  • Provide routine project updates to management and project stakeholders.
  • Support installation, startup, or troubleshooting activities when required.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience designing automation equipment, robotic cells, conveyor systems, workstations, or machine frames.
  • Familiarity with aluminum extrusion systems, linear motion products, pneumatic components, and machine guarding.
  • Exposure to industrial robotics or motion control systems.
  • Understanding of manufacturing, machining, welding, and assembly processes.
  • Experience participating in project planning, quoting, or design reviews.
  • Knowledge of ERP and project management systems.
  • A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.

About the Company

Flow Control Group

Industrial flow control products distributor

Flow Control Group distributes flow control, industrial automation, and life sciences products and services across North America, connecting thousands of suppliers with over 10,000 customers. Its offerings include pumps, valves, filtration, controls, air systems, sealing, tubing, hoses, and engineered systems plus services like technical support, maintenance, and calibration. The company differentiates itself through an employee-owned model, a shared-services backbone, broad supplier networks, and allowing acquired brands to keep their autonomy, while growing via acquisitions and strategic e-commerce like Instrumart. Its goal is to expand market reach and capabilities in industrial automation and life sciences by acquiring profitable businesses, scaling operations, and delivering reliable, mission-critical components and services.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$1.8B
Headquarters
Charlotte, NC
Founded
1968

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