Sr. Mechanical Engineer - NPD

Wood Dale, Illinois Permanent USD130,000 - USD145,000 per year View Job Description
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to lead the design and development of high-performance, custom-engineered products for critical security applications. Working closely with cross-functional teams, this role will directly influence product innovation, support operational excellence, and contribute to the company's continued growth and success.
  • Open role due to growth, supporting critical product development efforts
  • Strong compensation, 10% 401k match, profit sharing, and more!

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established and growing manufacturer of fabricated metal products and assemblies that support a variety of security-focused applications. Driven by innovation and expanding demand, the company continues to grow its market presence while developing new products and solutions for an increasingly diverse customer base. They are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to lead product design and development efforts, offering the opportunity to make a significant impact within a collaborative environment, along with a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and strong career growth potential.

Job Description

  • Drive end-to-end product development efforts, converting market needs and customer requirements into commercially successful, manufacturable security products.
  • Develop, administer, and optimize product configurator models, rules, and logic to streamline quoting, configuration, and order-entry processes.
  • Create, verify, and standardize installation guides, technical documentation, user manuals, and product communications for internal stakeholders and field personnel.
  • Direct the design and engineering of sophisticated mechanical systems from concept through production, balancing performance, manufacturability, quality, and cost objectives.
  • Coach and support junior engineers, designers, and technicians through technical mentorship, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Manage cross-functional development teams while leading design reviews and translating customer expectations into clear engineering requirements and executable project plans.
  • Conduct detailed structural and load analyses, perform finite element simulations, select appropriate materials, and implement Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) best practices.



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The Successful Applicant

  • Strong mechanical and structural experuence with a problem-solving and soltution-driven thinking
  • Ability to manage complex NPD engineering projects (Short and Long Term)
  • Engineering Degree Required - Mechanical preferred
  • 10+ years of relevant mechanical design experuence - Metals manufacturing strongly preferred
  • Knowledge of measurement toos, GD&T, FEA, etc.
  • 5-10+ years of New Product Development
  • Strong experience with AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor
  • Knoweldge of ERP and Microsoft Suite, and Project management tools

What's on Offer

  • Salary 130,000-145,000
  • Target Bonus
  • Profit Sharing
  • 10% 401k Match
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
  • Other ancillary benefits
  • 3 weeks PTO
Contact
Collin Patrick Walsh
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7120646

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Engineering Design and R&D
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Wood Dale
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Collin Patrick Walsh
Job Reference
JN-102026-7120646
 

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