Job Description

Looking to build your career with a company that values innovation, stability, and people? Join our dedicated team as an R&D Engineer III - Mechanical, in Bridgeton, MO!

Since 1946, Hunter Engineering has been aligning cutting-edge technology with a strong commitment to quality. As a family-owned, American-made company, Hunter is the global leader in automotive service equipment, with our products used in over 130 countries by top vehicle manufacturers, tire companies, and service centers.

We’re proud to be recognized as a Best Places to Work finalist by the St. Louis Business Journal for five consecutive years (2022 – 2026) – a testament to our commitment to our people. Here, employees are supported, challenged, and take pride in their work. We offer exceptional benefits, a healthy work-life balance, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.

If you’re ready to join a team that’s shaping the future of automotive service, read on.

As an R&D Engineer III - Mechanical, you will be responsible for taking machine design projects from conception through production release.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop mechanical components and subsystems through the process of investigation, specification development, design, analysis, and testing
• Achieve reliable function at low cost through the selection of part configurations, materials, and manufacturing processes
• Conceptualize and design innovative solutions to problems in the auto service industry
• Ensure integrity and compliance with safety standards
• Analyze solutions and designs to ensure requirements are met
• Document technical calculations and testing for agency approval
• Additional duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
• Professional Engineer license is a plus
• 7+ years minimum machine design experience.
• Must be a proactive, creative self-starter, proficient with CAD (Creo preferred), and have experience with mechanism design, analysis, machined metal parts, material and heat treat.
• General knowledge of automobiles and their suspension systems is helpful.

What We Offer:

• Industry-Leading Healthcare Coverage
• Profit-Sharing Plan with Safe Harbor Contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Free Onsite Fitness & Recreation Center

Join us in our mission to ‘Align People and Innovation to Drive Excellence!’

• Make Lives Better Together
• Take Pride in the Extraordinary
• Define the Standard