ITASCA, IL

Order: 4802291

Order Type : Direct Hire

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Hands-On Mechanical Engineering: Build and test products while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet customer expectations.
Product Design and Development: Support product design, development, and manufacturing ramp-up by building prototypes, fixtures, and test samples to validate concepts and accelerate rollout.
Manufacturing Transition: Work closely with cross-functional teams to transition products from development to manufacturing, ensuring customer requirements and quality standards are met.
Fixturing and Tooling Development: Design, build, and document fixturing and tooling using CAD software and basic machine tools to support production and engineering efforts.
Analysis and Design Optimization: Perform load calculations, conduct FEA, select appropriate materials, and apply DFA/DFM principles to optimize designs.
Product Improvement: Identify opportunities to reduce costs, enhance quality, and improve manufacturability of existing products.
Prototyping and Testing: Utilize standard machine tools (lathes, mills, drills, etc.) to build samples and test concepts. Use test and measurement equipment to validate performance.
Technical Documentation: Create layouts, detailed drawings, and installation instructions to support internal teams and field installers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Hands-on, practical product development approach with demonstrated focus on prototyping, sample-development, and testing
Strong mechanical and structural aptitude with proven problem-solving and creative thinking skills
Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines with minimal supervision, self-driven to meet commitments, handle multiple projects, highly organized and a strong customer service orientation
Excellent collaboration skills and a customer-focused mindset
High energy and results oriented
Ability to use standard tool room machinery such as lathes, mills, drills (and related) to build samples or test concepts; leverage test and measurement equipment to validate performance

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Two (2) to Four (4) or more years of experience in design and manufacturing engineering of building materials, construction, or related engineered products (New Product Development, Manufacturing Engineering and Sustaining Initiatives)
Hands-on experience developing and building tools, fixtures, and/or prototype products
Experience in mathematics, FEA, measurement tools and tolerancing
Experience with structural engineering and construction drawings a plus
Experience with rolling shutters, window treatments, door systems, or windows is a plus
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent technical degree; PE license a plus

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COMPENSATION:

Mechanical Engineer