Why Kendall Howard?
We’re a growing manufacturer serving the IT infrastructure field, with a no-nonsense attitude: stay humble, work hard, and take on challenges head-on. Around here, you won’t just “do your job” — you’ll be part of a team that builds, solves, and delivers products we’re proud to put our name on. The benefits and pay are solid, but the real perk is being part of something that matters alongside people who care just as much as you do.
Our Benefits
We know benefits matter, and we’ve got you covered. Full-time employees enjoy:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- Supplemental insurance options
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- Online apparel store
About Company:
Kendall Howard’s mission has always been to find a better way for our customers, our industry, and ourselves. We do this through a simple saying to our customers: “The answer is yes, now what’s the question?” The fundamental idea of being agile enough to be able to do whatever it is our customers need ensures that we will always succeed and flourish.
About the Role:
As a Product Design Engineer, you will play a critical role in the development and refinement of innovative mechanical products from concept through production. You will be responsible for designing products and mechanical components that meet stringent performance, quality, and cost requirements. Your work will directly impact the manufacturability and functionality of products, ensuring they meet customer expectations and industry standards. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, and supply chain, you will drive design improvements and prototype iterations. Ultimately, your expertise will help bring high-quality, reliable products to market efficiently and effectively.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Proven experience in mechanical design and tooling development.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD software.
- Strong understanding of machining processes and tool design principles.
- Experience with prototyping and design validation techniques.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) software and structural simulation.
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes and production tooling optimization.
- Knowledge of design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) principles.
- Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- Experience working in a cross-functional product development environment.
Responsibilities:
- Develop detailed mechanical designs and tooling concepts using CAD software such as SolidWorks.
- Create and validate prototypes to test design feasibility and performance.
- Perform finite element analysis (FEA) to assess structural integrity and optimize designs.
- Collaborate with manufacturing and machining teams to ensure designs are practical and cost-effective to produce.
- Iterate on designs based on testing feedback and production constraints to achieve optimal product performance.
- Document design processes, specifications, and changes to maintain clear communication across teams.
- Support the transition of designs from prototype to full-scale production, addressing any engineering challenges that arise.
Kendall Howard provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability. We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
- Experience in mechanical design and tooling development
- Proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD software
- Understanding of machining processes and tool design principles
- Experience with prototyping and design validation techniques
- Experience with finite element analysis software and structural simulation
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes and production tooling optimization
- Knowledge of design for manufacturability and design for assembly principles
- Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- Experience in a cross-functional product development environment
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What We Do
Kendall Howard has one simple philosophy...The Answer is Yes! What's the Question? This philosophy has been the cornerstone in a foundation that has helped us grow into the company we are today - a leader in the IT Rackmount Furniture industry that now operates in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility located in Chisago City, MN. What began as an idea in the spring of 2000 has shaped and changed the way companies and installers look at IT Furniture, Server Racks, and Rack Accessories. With a commitment to exceeding our customer’s expectations we began by listening to what Installers, IT Managers, and Network Engineers were saying about racks and IT furniture. Rather than doing it the way everyone else does, we charted a path to manufacture more functional, cost effective, innovative products and solutions that keep up with evolving technology and compete with the flood of imported products. Some people wondered if it could be done. After all, racks and IT Furniture are only a small component of your IT infrastructure. At Kendall Howard we consistently prove that you actually can have the best product, with the best customer service, at the best price. We exceed our Customer’s expectations every day by focusing on The Customer: •Quality American-made products •Offering a Limited Lifetime Warranty •Unprecedented customer service We offer custom manufacturing of your product from start to finish, including the engineering, marketing, deployment and everything in-between.
