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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