Mechanical Engineer

Located in a brand-new facility in Wood Dale, we seek a seasoned Mechanical Engineer. As our Mechanical Engineer you will be responsible for creating machine designs and ensuring that projects are completed within scope, budget, and timeline.

• Supports schedule developed by the Master Scheduler as an individual contributor.

• Ensures designs meet scope, schedule, and budget.

• Ensures designs meet safety and regulatory standards.

• Ensures all designs are fully defined, developed, validated, tested, and documented.

• Supports machine debug and iterative development. Specific responsibilities regarding projects.

• Interfaces with customers to refine customized mechanical concepts to meet customer specifications.

• Creates conceptual design layouts.

• Designs machines and/or sections of machines. Creates detailed machine drawings.

• Designs mechanical assemblies, sub-assemblies, and piece parts.

• Performs engineering calculations to validate design decisions.

• Prepares and distributes drawing packages, Bills of Material and other information required for the manufacture and assembly of machinery.

• Selects and/or specifies purchased parts to be used in the manufacture of the machine.

• Utilizes ERP system to input required data and information.

• Participates in customer meetings to discuss technical issues.

• Implements customer "punch list" items when required.

• Requests and/or reviews product samples or product descriptions. Coordinates with sales to obtain samples on a timely basis.

• Monitors and reports on progress to ensure scope, budget and timelines are met.

• Escalates issues to the Lead Engineer and/or Mechanical Engineering Manager.

• Works with the Documentation Department to ensure accuracy of Maintenance manuals.

• Cross trains to support several product lines.

• Supports NPD team as required.

• Provides technical support and assistance to other departments.

• Periodic travel may be required.