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Product Design Specialist

Quanex
St Cloud, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 5/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/12/2026
Quanex is looking for a Product Design Specialist to join our team located in St. Cloud, Minnesota or Wahpeton, North Dakota.

Responsible for providing technical support for the development of new products and product enhancements. You will manage assigned projects from inception to implementation in production. Will create CAD drawings and details processes, layouts, and new product designs while providing ongoing customer support with sample requests and follow-up on new products.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-5:30pm department coverage, 8-9 hours worked daily (hours will be discussed during interview)

We Offer You!

  • Medical, dental & vision start the 1st of the month after hire
  • Medical coverage featuring wellness incentives that may significantly reduce employee premiums
  • PTO, paid holidays & paid training — starts right away
  • 401(k) with company match & vesting
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Life insurance provided
  • Tuition assistance
  • Wellness resources & onsite physical therapist
  • Safety-toe shoes at no cost
  • Free fountain drinks and coffee during shifts
  • Supportive, people-first culture

What’s attractive about the Product Design Specialist role?

  • Collaborative and Team-Oriented environment
  • Growth opportunity
  • On-the-Job Training

What Success Looks Like

  • Utilizes CAD software to develop conceptual drawings of new or modified products.
  • Manages assigned product projects from concept to implementation, keeping meeting notes, and other related documentation of the development process.
  • Coordinates with internal and external customers in the development of products.
  • Provides support for Product Engineering, Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, and Sourcing.

What You Bring

  • Associate’s degree in drafting or similar degree.
  • 2 years of manufacturing experience, required.
  • AutoCAD or similar software experience
  • Project Management and organizational skills.
  • Ability to handle multiple jobs simultaneously and to organize and review large volumes of data.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
  • Bringing a positive attitude and team-oriented mentality.

The salary range for this position is $72K - $76K w/ bonus potential.

About Quanex, A Part Of Something Bigger

Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiency, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com.

NOTE: For individuals with nut allergies, please be advised that there is the potential to be exposed to nut products when working in our facilities.

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