Mechanical Design Engineer Jobs in Illinois

Mechanical and Design Engineer

Job Description

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience with plastic injection molding machines and processes in addition to other industrial automation products and components.
• 1-3 years of experience in manufacturing of machined parts, assembly of components, injection molded components, and ISO quality standards.
• 1-3 years of experience with product design specifically for injection molded products.
• 1-3 years of experience using SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of production processes, costs, quality control, raw materials and other methods for maximizing the efficient manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Hands-on experience building small prototypes.
• Ability to design and understand precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Knowledge of how various systems interact and how changes in operations, the environment and other conditions will affect the outcome.
• Exhibit meticulous attention to detail, have the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented, and deadline-driven environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to manage multiple projects, effectively prioritize workload and be committed to continuous process improvement.
• Practical experience in industrial automation.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems; ability to undertake self-directed tasks when necessary.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.

Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• As a Mechanical and Design Engineer, you will be involved in providing support for the design, testing, and prototyping phases of both new and existing products.
• In this role you will be responsible for creating 2D drawings for production, defining critical to quality inspection points, and updating / maintaining BOMs.
• Assist in supporting injection mold tool design efforts and ensuring tools are completed on schedule.
• Create and maintain the master plan layout for all plant facilities.
• Assist in the procurement of new equipment, ensuring seamless integration with the plant layout.
• Support the installation of future automation equipment.
• Create systems and production processes to ensure all products meet quality control standards.
• Research and test design ideas to determine feasibility, utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, and/or root cause analysis to formulate/support innovation, corrective actions, and continuous improvement activities.
• Creates and maintains required manufacturing process documentation, including process flow charts, capacity and utilization studies, time and motion studies, standard work, cycle time analysis and line balancing.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to gain insight and direction.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• SolidWorks: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Lake Forest, IL 60045 (Required)

Work Location: In person