Design Engineer

• Use Solidworks and related tools to create accurate 3D models, detailed drawings, and bills of materials for mechanical devices and machines.
• Control the engineering change order (ECO) process while maintaining clear and open communication with the sales team.
• Manage and maintain product data in the product data management (PDM) system as a designated controller.
• Prepare diagrams and mechanical drafts for components, assemblies, and complete machine systems.
• Calculate dimensions and perform tolerance stack-up analysis using appropriate measuring instruments and engineering practices.
• Apply and interpret Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) in drawings and designs to ensure manufacturability and proper fit.
• Review, refine, and modify designs to reduce production deficiencies and improve manufacturability and efficiency.
• Learn and apply calculations for pressure vessels using specialized software such as Codeware.
• Learn and utilize the internal ERP system by controlling item masters, bills of materials (BOMs), and routing steps.
• Adapt to and understand internal manufacturing capabilities to ensure designs align with available processes and equipment.
• Provide timely updates on drawing completion status, workload, and project progress to relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate and collaborate with colleagues and other design engineers on complex diagrams and large mechanical assemblies.
• Ensure all work meets high standards for accuracy, detail, and adherence to deadlines.

Refining Visionary Management Innovation 3D Modeling Communication Detail Oriented Network Routing Pressure Vessel SolidWorks (CAD) Mechanical Design Bill Of Materials Tolerance Analysis Mechanical Aptitude Mechanical Drafting Organizational Skills Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Processes Artificial Intelligence Effective Communication Product Data Management Engineering Change Order Ability To Meet Deadlines Engineering Design Process Enterprise Resource Planning Geometric Dimensioning And Tolerancing, This role focuses on designing mechanical components and assemblies using Solidworks, with a strong emphasis on accuracy, attention to detail, and effective communication. The Design Engineer creates detailed drawings and bills of materials, supports manufacturing by refining designs to improve production efficiency, and manages design data through established processes and tools. The position is ideal for a mechanically minded professional who enjoys working with complex assemblies, weldments, and machine designs in a collaborative engineering environment., * Associate’s degree in a related technical field is required.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline is preferred.
• 2-3+ years of mechanical design experience.
• Proficiency with Solidworks, including experience working with large assemblies.
• Experience with product data management (PDM) systems.
• Previous experience in mechanical drafting, manufacturing, or other related fields.
• Strong experience in welding and weldment prints.
• Familiarity with machine designs and mechanical diagrams.
• Experience with machine drawings, with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) preferred.
• Ability to calculate dimensions and perform tolerance stack-up using measuring instruments.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce highly accurate work.
• Ability to manage and control the ECO process.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with sales and engineering teams.
• Ability to learn and use internal ERP systems, including management of item masters, BOMs, and routing steps.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with pressure vessel calculations using tools such as Codeware.
• Experience managing or controlling PDM systems.
• Experience with ECO processes and documentation control.
• Familiarity with internal manufacturing processes and capabilities in a production environment.
• Mechanical Designer, Design Engineer, Solidworks, Mechanical Engineer, Drafter, CAD, and Mechanical Design experience.
• Experience with ECO processes, BOM creation and maintenance, GD&T, weldments, and machine design.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines in a detail-oriented environment., Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors., Actalent

Gurnee, IL*On-Site

Sales Refining Visionary Management Innovation 3D Modeling Communication Detail Oriented Network Routing Pressure Vessel SolidWorks (CAD) Mechanical Design Bill Of Materials Tolerance Analysis Mechanical Aptitude Mechanical Drafting Organizational Skills Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Processes Artificial Intelligence Effective Communication Product Data Management Engineering Change Order Ability To Meet Deadlines Engineering Design Process Enterprise Resource Planning Geometric Dimensioning And Tolerancing

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