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

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