Mechanical Engineer

Lapmaster Wolters

• $70K — $95K *
Mount Prospect, IL 60056In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering (M.E.) required.
  • Minimum three years of experience in machine design or automation.
  • Proficiency in 3D solid modeling, preferably using SolidWorks.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office software is preferred.
  • Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with internal and external customers to design machines prioritizing cost and functionality.
  • Produce and modify detailed drawings and electrical/pneumatic diagrams for machines and tooling.
  • Handle engineering projects including tooling quotes and product evaluations.
  • Update drawings and maintain bills of materials according to departmental policies.
  • Write and refine assembly procedures and manuals for machine servicing.
  • Prepare project timelines with milestones and report on progress to management.
  • Identify and prioritize design improvement ideas for machine components.

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
  • Medical insurance with company contributions for dependents.
  • Dental and vision insurance options.
  • Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
  • Company-paid life and accidental death benefits.
  • Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available.
Full Job Description
BASIC FUNCTION

Reports to the Engineering Manager, performs a variety of engineering work related to lapping processes and machines, including machine and tooling design/modification, research and product development/evaluation and equipment order review.

PRIMARY DUTIES

  1. Works with internal & external customers to create designs that focus on functionality (assembly, operation, and maintenance), cost, and appearance.


  1. Using established methods produces or modifies layout and detail drawings for a variety of machines, components, and process tooling. Designs or modifies electrical and pneumatic diagrams for machines and tooling.


  1. Completes other externally and internally driven engineering projects including tooling quotes, equipment order reviews, product evaluations, and facility layouts.


  1. Ensures all drawings and diagrams are updated to reflect the latest design changes. Creates and maintains bills of materials and master part number assignment in accordance with established departmental policies.


  1. Writes and updates assembly procedures and operations/maintenance manuals for all machines and accessories.


  1. Prepares and maintains timelines for large projects showing major milestones and progress vs. plan. Communicates status and priority of engineering projects to the Engineering Manager, and company personnel both orally and in writing, as appropriate.

  1. Identifies, evaluates, and helps prioritize ideas for improving design of machines, components, and process tooling.

  1. Uses safe work practices at all times. Identifies potential safety hazards and takes prompt action to eliminate them.

  1. Interface with sales, purchasing and production teams on project activities

REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTRY

Requires a B.S.M.E. or M.S.M.E with a minimum of three years work experience in machine design/automation. The ideal candidate will have experience/proficiency in 3D solid modeling preferably Solid Works. Experience with Microsoft Office is preferred. Must possess good organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Essential to the job function:
  1. Mechanical or electro-mechanical engineer
  2. CAD experience, SolidWorks, AutoCAD or other
    1. 2D / 3D component design
    2. 3D assembly modeling
    3. Finite Element Analysis experience
  3. Problem Solver
  4. Adaptability
  5. Data Analysis
  6. Good understanding of materials
  7. Good math skills
  8. Good circuit analysis
    1. Pneumatic
    2. Electrical
    3. Hydraulic
    4. Mechanical transmission
  9. Experience in machine design
    1. Understanding of complete integration not a one discipline expert
    2. Experience in assembly practices
    3. Some hands-on experience
    4. Operator controls layout experience
    5. Understand Service and Troubleshooting
  10. Some programming experience
    1. PLC / HMI
    2. PAC
  11. BOM Structuring experience
  12. Instruction manual writing experience


Competitive Benefits Package for Full Time employees:
  • 401(k) with Matching
  • Medical Insurance (Company contribution for Dependents)
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Company Paid Life & AD&D
  • Vacation, Sick, Holidays
  • EAP

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

* Ladders Estimates

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