Senior Mechanical Engineer | Tinley Park, IL

Job Title

Leading Engineer

About Our Client

Our client, based in the southern suburbs of Chicago, is an industry leader in various safety and stabilization products that are used in mission critical settings for public safety, fire rescue, and more. As an ESOP/Employee-Owned company, they are looking for a leading engineer to help drive their growth from a technical perspective. With strong business prospects into the near and far future, they are looking to grow their technical engineering team. Apply Today!

Job Description

• Design and develop products and systems by analyzing customer requirements, market trends, and competitive products.
• Apply core engineering principles to product design, including mechanics, hydraulics and more
• Utilize SolidWorks 3D CAD software to create parts, assemblies, and detailed engineering drawings.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Assembly teams throughout design and prototype development to ensure manufacturable and production-ready solutions.
• Manage prototype development, including dimensional inspections, assembly, and coordination of outsourced components and secondary services.
• Verify product performance and system functionality by developing test plans, executing tests, collecting and analyzing data, and documenting findings.
• Develop item masters, bills of materials, and cost estimates for products in development.
• Prepare and maintain product instruction sheets and manuals using Composer, Microsoft Word, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Provide technical support to internal departments, including Manufacturing, Customer Service, and Production Planning.
• Plan, track, and maintain project schedules using Microsoft Project.
• Support overall team objectives by completing additional tasks and responsibilities as needed.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor of science in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology Required
• 10+ years of progressive experience in a mechanical engineering role, supporting new product development and existing product development
• Strong project management skills
• Experience managing a team of technical staff - engineers, technicians, etc
• An Expert in CNC Machining (no programming required) and metal fabrication processes REQUIRED
• Experience with Casting, Forging
• Knowledge of Injection Molding for plastics and rubbers strongly preferred
• Experience managing design improvements as well as testing both in a lab/production facility and in the field
• MS Office Suite
• Experience with Assembly and Testing

What's on Offer

• Base salary $110,000 - $135,000 based on experience
• Health/Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• Life Insurance company paid
• LTD/STD Coverage, company paid
• 401k plan up to 6% match
• 3 weeks PTO/Vacation Time
• Company Paid Holidays
• ESOP Plan

Job Summary

Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing

Sub Sector: Engineering Design and R&D

Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing

Location: Tinley Park

Contract Type: Permanent

Consultant name: Cameron Heppeler

Job Reference: JN-052026-7014779