Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Title: Senior 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 Senior 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) 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 ESPO Corporation Leaders in Technical Recruiting & Staffing since 1965 We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. If you need assistance applying, please contact us directly.

Created: 2024-10-30