R&D Engineer - Mechanical

Are you passionate about developing and designing best-in-class mechanical equipment? We're hiring an 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

• Experience with leading product designs from concept to implementation

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 finalist for Best Places to Work award by St. Louis Business Journal.

As an 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:

• 3+ years of design experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

• Must be a proactive, creative self-starter, and proficient with CAD (Creo preferred)

• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Excellent time management and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications Include:

• 1-3 years of product or machine design experience

• Experience with sheet metal design, mechanism design, machined metal parts, material selection, and system integration.

• 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

Hunter Engineering does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if you will need immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT) now or in the future.

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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