We're seeking a talented Senior Design Engineer to join our innovative team. This is a fantastic opportunity to place a skilled professional with proven experience in a company that values creativity and growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio showcasing their design and engineering abilities in the following areas:


  • Mechanical Design and Engineering Expertise:
  • Strong Foundation: Deep understanding of mechanical principles, kinematics, and structural analysis. Electromechanical and thermodynamics experience is a plus.
  • CAD Proficiency: Advanced skills in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred) for modeling, assembly, drafting; FEA experience is a plus.
  • Materials Science: Knowledge of various materials like steel, aluminum, plastics, and their applications in product design, focusing on suitability and aesthetics.
  • Manufacturing Processes: Familiarity with diverse manufacturing techniques such as metal fabrication, injection molding, and assembly processes, to ensure designs are cost-effective and manufacturable.
  • Innovative Design Thinking and Problem-Solving:
  • Creative Approach: Ability to generate novel and practical solutions for complex design challenges, focusing on ease of installation, improved durability, and aesthetic appeal.
  • User-Centric Physical Design: Understanding of ergonomics and user interaction with physical products like kiosks and mounts to ensure intuitive use, safety, and visual appeal.
  • Prototyping and Testing: Experience in developing and validating prototypes, conducting design verification testing, and implementing design changes based on test results.
  • Collaboration and Leadership Potential:
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Strong ability to work effectively with product management, manufacturing, QA, and other disciplines.
  • Project Leadership: Demonstrates initiative and potential to lead design projects, mentor junior engineers, and drive technical decision-making within a team.
  • Adaptability: A willingness to learn new technologies and apply creative problem-solving from other industries to the AV accessories space.


QUALIFICATIONS:


Education:


  • Bachelor�s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Equivalent


Experience:


  • Minimum of five years of broad-based manufacturing experience.


Skills/Abilities:


  • Effective communicative and writing skills
  • PC computer operational skills
  • 3D modeling software experience (Solidworks preferred)
  • Must be able to lift 30 lbs.


ESSENTIAL RESULTS:


  • Initiate project objectives by studying design plans, engineering drawings, and reviewing specifications and requirements.
  • Maintain project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems.
  • Initiate mechanical and electromechanical systems and products by designing and conducting research programs, applying principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, hydraulics, heat transfer, and materials; study customer requirements, research and test manufacturing and assembly methods and materials.
  • Confirm system, part and product capabilities by designing feasibility and testing methods, testing properties; collect, analyze, and summarize information trends.
  • Develop manufacturing process and assure system and product quality by designing and modifying equipment for fabricating, building, assembling, and installing components; design testing methods; test finished product and systems capabilities; confirm fabrication, assembly and installation processes.
  • Provide engineering information by answering questions and requests.
  • Maintain systems and product database by collecting, analyzing, summarizing, and entering all such data.
  • Knowledge of UL, ISO 9001/2000 standards
  • Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  • Perform any other job duties as may be required.


WORKING CONDITIONS:


  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. without assistance. Anything above 30 lbs. requires a team lift.
  • Must be able to reach above shoulder level, waist level and below waist
  • Must be able to use a pallet jack, lift equipment and weight plates with a chain hoist/gantry crane.
  • Must be able to use hand tools; cordless drill/driver and pneumatic rivet gun.
  • Must be able to work in non-dust/non-climate-controlled areas.
  • Must be able to wear required safety PPE.


Job Type: Full-time


Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year


Benefits:


  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Relocation assistance
  • Vision insurance


Work Location: In person

Salary

USD 80,000 - 90,000 /yearly

Yearly based

Location

IL , United States Aurora, IL, United States

Job Overview
Job Posted:
1 month ago
Job Expire:
1 week from now
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Role
Assistance

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IL , United States Aurora, IL, United States