Mechanical Design Engineer

Title: Mechanical Design Engineer - Machine Design

Location: Downers Grove, IL

Job type and Duration: Permanent Direct Hire

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. The Mechanical Design Engineer is tasked with:

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)

5 to 10 years of experience designing custom machines and industrial equipment

Driven and ambitious personality with attention to detail

A creative, innovative, and forward-thinking approach to engineering design

Excellent problem-solving skills in a team-oriented environment

Understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, welding, and general fabrication

A machining/fabrication background is a plus

Field experience, customer site audits, and experience supervising installations are a plus

Strong CAD 2D and 3D proficiency required, Inventor is preferred

Experience with GD&T is preferred

FEA experience is a plus

15% availability for travel, including some weekends and international opportunities

Benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, life/LTD/AD&D insurance, 401k, paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

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