R&D Engineer - Mechanical - Hunter Engineering Company

Are you passionate about developing and designing best-in-class mechanical equipment? We’re hiring a R&D Engineer - Mechanical for our company’s headquarters in Bridgeton, Missouri. If you possess:

• Passion for Product Innovation
• Creative outside-of-the-box design mentality
• Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving ability

Hunter could be a great fit for you! Family owned since 1946, Hunter Engineering is the global industry-leader in wheel alignment systems, wheel balancing systems, vehicle inspection systems, and more. Hunter equipment, made in America, is approved, and used by vehicle manufacturers, tire companies, and dealers in over 130 countries. Hunter was named a 2022, 2023 & 2024 finalist for Best Places to Work award by St. Louis Business Journal.

As a R&D Engineer - Mechanical:

What you will do:

• Design, develop, and test new products for the Automotive Service Industry
• Achieve reliable function that satisfies project scope criteria through the selection of parts, materials, and manufacturing processes
• Validate concepts through analysis and testing including design of test fixtures and special instrumentation where necessary
• Design parts and assemblies consisting of sheet metal, weldments, machined parts, castings, plastics, sensors, and electronics
• Collaborate with other functional groups to meet project deliverables
• Additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications Include:

• 7+ years design experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Must be a proactive, creative self-starter, proficient with CAD (Creo preferred) with demonstrable design experience
• Experience with sheet metal, mechanism design, machined metal parts, material selection and heat treat, molded, cast or extruded parts, and electro-mechanical system integration

Preferred Qualifications Include:

• 5+ years of product or machine design experience
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Structural analysis
• Sensor design and calibration scheme development
• Project leadership experience
• General knowledge of automobiles and their suspension systems

Hunter Fosters a Culture of:

• Innovation & Continuous Improvement
• Appreciation & Recognition
• Advancement Opportunities
• Pay for Performance

Some Benefits and Perks Include:

• Industry Leading Healthcare
• Industry Leading Profit-Sharing Plan w/ Safe Harbor Contribution
• Generous Paid Time Away
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Parental Leave
• Free Onsite Fitness & Recreation Center

Our people come first as we aim for excellence. We value work/life balance and take pride in our culture of excellence, respect, innovation, teamwork, and service to others. Will you join us in our mission to ‘align people and innovation to drive excellence?’

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