Mechanical Engineer - Zobility
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
About the Job
Title: Mechanical Engineer
Reports to: Design manager
Travel: 10%
A machine tool design engineer will engage in base design and customizing the machine tools we shipped from factory to meet the customer specification. Under direct supervision, incumbent will design, layout, test, and evaluation mechanical and electro-mechanical devices and systems.
Essential Job Functions:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Responsibilities include up to and not limited to:
- Performing product development activities including definition, interpretation and implementation of design specifications and documentation requirements
- Specifying bill of materials for machines, communicate with suppliers, and order parts as necessary
- Designing, modeling, and drafting parts and assemblies using 3D CAD software and best practices.
- Designing assembly jigs, fixtures, and tooling for machine tool production plant
- Preparing and presenting in regular design reviews with team members and management staff to ensure a high-quality design
- Completing high quality 2D drawings for designed parts and releasing them for manufacturing in a timely manner
- Traveling when required to check customer machines, support abroad factory machine production, and attend design reviews/conferences
- Ability to effectively communicate at varying technical levels to internal staff, customers, and suppliers
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines
- Proven experience communicating professionally with internal and external customers
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Proven organizational skills with a high attention to detail
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree and at least two (2) year experience in Mechanical Engineering
- Knowledge of fundamental manufacturing and Mechanical design
- Ability to design, model and draft parts and assemblies using 3D CAD & PDM software (PTC Creo, Windchill preferred)
- Knowledge of machine tools (structure, operation, etc.) is a plus
- Hands-on work experience with various mechanical systems is a plus