Sr. Mechanical Engineer - CNC/Metal Fab

Mokena, Illinois Permanent USD120,000 - USD140,000 per year View Job Description
This is a Senior Mechanical Engineer position with a leading manufacturer of mission critical equipment for public safety, fire rescue, and industrial applications. The ideal candidate will lead a team through product development, lean initiatives, testing, and more.
  • Assume a lead engineer role with path to executive management team
  • Employee owned (ESOP) organization with very strong growth prospects

About Our Client

Our client, based in the southern suburbs of Chicago, is an industry leader in various safety and stablization products that are used in mission critical settings for public safety, fire rescue, and more. As an ESOP/Employee-Owned company, they are looking for a leading engineer to help drive their growth from a technical perspective. With strong business prospects into the near and far future, they are looking to grow their technical engineering team. Apply Today!

Job Description

  • Design and develop products and systems by analyzing customer requirements, market trends, and competitive products.
  • Apply core engineering principles to product design, including mechanics, hydraulics and more
  • Utilize SolidWorks 3D CAD software to create parts, assemblies, and detailed engineering drawings.
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing and Assembly teams throughout design and prototype development to ensure manufacturable and production-ready solutions.
  • Manage prototype development, including dimensional inspections, assembly, and coordination of outsourced components and secondary services.
  • Verify product performance and system functionality by developing test plans, executing tests, collecting and analyzing data, and documenting findings.
  • Develop item masters, bills of materials, and cost estimates for products in development.
  • Prepare and maintain product instruction sheets and manuals using Composer, Microsoft Word, and Adobe Acrobat.
  • Provide technical support to internal departments, including Manufacturing, Customer Service, and Production Planning.
  • Plan, track, and maintain project schedules using Microsoft Project.
  • Support overall team objectives by completing additional tasks and responsibilities as needed.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor of science in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology Required
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in a mechanical engineering role, supporting new product development and existing product development
  • Strong project management skills
  • Experience managing a team of technical staff - engineers, technicians, etc
  • An Expert in CNC Machining (no programming required) and metal fabrication processes REQUIRED
  • Experience with Casting, Forging
  • Knowledge of Injection Molding for plastics and rubbers strongly preferred
  • Experience managing design improvements as well as testing both in a lab/production facility and in the field
  • MS Office Suite
  • Experience with Assembly and Testing

What's on Offer

  • Salary up to around $140,000 based on relevant experience
  • Health/Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
  • Life Insurance company paid
  • LTD/STD Coverage, company paid
  • 401k plan up to 6% match
  • PTO/Vacation Time
  • Company Paid Holidays
  • ESOP Plan
  • More
Contact
Ed Lieser
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7014747

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Engineering Design and R&D
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Mokena
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ed Lieser
Job Reference
JN-052026-7014747