MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER / Machine Designer
Location : Downers Grove, IL
Job type and Duration : Permanent / Full-Time
Our client, a major Custom Manufacturing Machine builder, is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer with Machine Design Experience to join their Engineering team in Downers Grove, IL .
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Leading the design and release of mechanical projects
- Applying sound engineering and machine design principles to design custom-engineered equipment
- Creating, modifying, and updating all mechanical drawings and BOM's
- Analyzing existing designs and providing recommendations for improvements
- Mentoring other engineers and designers on best practices for machine design
- Performing independent site inspections and supervising equipment installation
- Participating in brainstorming and design reviews
- Delivering projects on time and within budget
- Working with shop assembly personnel in troubleshooting & debugging of equipment
- Assisting in the checking of drawings and analyzing tolerance stack-ups
- Assisting in developing engineering and drafting standards
- Issuing and completing ECO's
Requirements
BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field (Degree is not required)to years of experience designing custom machines and industrial equipmentDriven and ambitious personality with attention to detailA creative, innovative, and forward-thinking approach to engineering designExcellent problem-solving skills in a team-oriented environmentUnderstanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, welding, and general fabricationA machining / fabrication background is a plusField experience, customer site audits, and experience supervising installations are a plusStrong CAD D and D proficiency required, Inventor is preferredExperience with GD&T is preferredFEA experience is a plus