At Wenger Corporation our work is driven by M.U.S.I.C. [Motivation, Unity, Success, Innovation, and Customer Commitment] and united by purpose! Across our family of brands, we are motivated by purposeful work that brings performances to life. And above all, we’re committed to our customers and to each other, knowing that great performances only happen when great people work together.
With over 80 years of passion for performance, Wenger Corporation’s purpose is to enrich lives by enabling and inspiring great performances through world-class products and solutions for music education, performing arts, and athletic spaces. From acoustical shells and staging to innovative classroom and performance solutions, you will be part of a team that values craftsmanship, creativity, and quality that helps educators, performers, and venues achieve their best.
Join our family of brands where motivation fuels meaningful work, innovation shapes the future of performance, and customer commitment guides everything we do.
Wenger Corporation seeking a Senior Design Engineer. As a Senior Design Engineer, you will contribute to Wenger Corporation’s strategy to provide an exceptional customer experience by leading new product development, product improvement, and cost reduction projects through project leadership, evaluation of customer requirements, concept development, and product design.
At a minimum, you’ll need:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Agricultural Engineering
- Five (5) years of progressive product engineering experience
It’d be great if you also have:
- SolidWorks experience
- Proficiency with finite element analysis (FEA) software and stress calculations
- Ability to conceptualize, formulate design possibilities and coordinate development by the project team under time and financial constraints
- Commitment to effective project leadership, coordination, and evaluation, with recommendations for changes required to improve overall results
- Music or theater background or interest
As a Senior Design Engineer, a typical day might include:
- Assuming a substantial role in developing detailed customer requirements and corresponding product functional requirements in collaboration with the Product Manager
- Providing effective leadership to multifunctional project teams to help accomplish the goals of the project
- Stimulating development of ideas for new products, product improvements and cost reductions
- Conducting engineering analysis with respect to strength calculations, design layout, fits and tolerances, and CAD modeling as required
- Reviewing code compliance of custom products used in various locations
- Overseeing accelerated product life cycle tests and evaluates field testing and potential misuse of products
- Providing complete, documented product and engineering specifications, working closely with cross-functional teams
- Providing support for new manufacturing processes on products of responsibility
- Providing guidance for drafting and modelling by others in new product development.
- Providing technical leadership for standard product customization efforts
- Preparing recommendations for product changes that will improve sales potential or reduce cost
- Providing technical writing support for manuals and instructions
- Coordinating and executing with other departments product development tasks including:
- Product design including necessary calculations (FEA)
- Design Reviews of products
- Design validation testing oversight
- Design Failure Modes Effects Analysis (DFMEA)
- Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
- Prototype development
- Accelerated product life cycle tests (including environmental testing)
- Design specification development – engineering specifications
- Preproduction support
- Field testing (beta sites)
Benefit offerings include:
- Paid Time Off
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Generous Profit Sharing
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Spending Accounts – HSA, FSA, DCFSA
- Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
Pay information reflects the anticipated compensation range for this position based on current market data. Individual pay is determined by skills, experience, and other relevant factors.
Wenger Corporation's core purpose is to ENRICH LIVES BY ENABLING AND INSPIRING GREAT PERFORMANCES.
Put your passion to work in an exciting, rewarding industry that inspires great performances today!
Wenger Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
All Qualified Candidates are Encouraged to Apply
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Agricultural Engineering
- Five years of progressive product engineering experience
- SolidWorks experience
- Proficiency with finite element analysis (FEA) software and stress calculations
- Ability to conceptualize designs and coordinate development under time/financial constraints
- Project leadership, coordination, and evaluation skills
- Music or theater background or interest
What We Do
Wenger Corporation designs, manufactures and supplies equipment and solutions for music education, performing arts and athletic programs worldwide. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Owatonna, MN, Wenger offers acoustical shells, staging, risers, seating, sound-isolating practice rooms, storage and related furniture through brands including Wenger, J.R. Clancy, GearBoss, Creative Conners and Lutefish.
