Design Engineer
Employment Type:
Permanent
Job Category: Mechanical Engineering
Job Number: 55328662
Compensation: $95,000 / year
Job Description
Title: Design Engineer
Location: Near Monee, IL
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $100k/yr. – $130k/yr.
Benefits: Insurance (Health, Medical, Dental), PTO, Paid Holidays, and more!
Must have Skill Set: SolidWorks (PDM), Hydraulic/Pneumatic/Electrical System Design, ERP Systems (IFS preferred), BOM Development.
We are seeking an Applications Engineer to serve as the technical bridge between sales and engineering teams while supporting engineered equipment projects from proposal through completion. This role is responsible for developing technical proposals, managing customer projects, supporting product development initiatives, and ensuring successful execution of project deliverables. The ideal candidate will have experience in machine design, project management, customer support, and heavy equipment applications.
Job Duties:
• Develop estimates and technical proposals for engineered equipment projects
• Develop product pricing models and provide technical support to the sales team for new projects
• Develop project scope and specification documents and monitor project scope compliance
• Lead project kick-off meetings and communicate project requirements and deliverables to team members
• Manage customer project status communications throughout project execution
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and production control to ensure timely completion of critical project milestones
• Manage drawing packages and technical documentation submittals with customers
• Schedule and facilitate project closeout meetings, including Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and Post-Action Reviews (PARs)
• Review customer specifications and ensure compliance, clarification of requirements, exceptions, and delivery expectations are addressed
• Support customer service activities and assist with warranty-related issues
• Participate in product development initiatives and continuous product improvement efforts
• Maintain project documentation and records using SolidWorks PDM and IFS ERP systems
• Travel domestically and internationally for equipment startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities as needed
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in structural, mechanical, and hydraulic machine design
• Strong project management experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong customer service orientation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work within demanding deadlines
• Ability to work effectively as both a team member and team leader
• Proficiency with SolidWorks 3D CAD (2005 or newer)
• Experience with heavy machinery design
• Ability to travel up to 10% as required
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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