R&D Engineer - Mechanical

Do you have a passion for developing and designing mechanical equipment? We’re hiring an R&D Engineer-Mechanical for our company’s headquarters in Bridgeton, Missouri. If you possess:

A 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 2024 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:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

8+ years engineering experience

Must be a proactive, creative self-starter, proficient with CAD (Creo preferred) with demonstrable design experience

Experience with sheet metal, mechanism design, machined 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

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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