Engineer Associate Staff, Mechanical Engineering

Shureorporated•Niles, IL

10d•$111,000 - $178,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in designing and developing complex ElectroMechanical systems . This role demands a deep understanding of mechanical engineering principles, proficiency in CAD modeling, and a high working knowledge of manufacturing processes, including both assembly methodologies and component fabrication. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in the development of innovative audio products, ensuring robust design, manufacturability, and performance excellence. This role will be hybrid in the Niles, IL HQ!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
Minimum of 8 years of experience possessing broad experience and knowledge in Mechanical Engineering concepts involving wireless and/or audio product development, including experience contributing to the development of company objectives and standards.
Experience with 3D CAD solid modeling software is required.
Possess strong working knowledge of rapid prototyping techniques, sufficient to select the most appropriate methods to generate prototypes of designs (SLA, 3D Printing, Shure Model Shop, etc.)
Demonstrated ability of working on significant and unique mechanical design issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles
Exercises independent judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
Ability to work effectively in a leadership role, in a collaborative and cross functional team environment.
Skilled in successfully completing new assignments and in providing guidance to less-experienced engineering staff as well as additional internal customers (manufacturing, marketing, applications, etc.).
Strong communication skills are required; Expected to prepare and give presentations to all levels in the Organization.
Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Shure will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree desired.
Knowledge of Siemens NX is preferred.
Conversational use of Spanish and/or Mandarin is helpful.

Responsibilities

Develops and oversees the complex mechanical design, root causing of issues, layout, testing, and evaluation of audio products and systems utilizing sound mechanical design fundamentals that meet Company standards.
Creates fully defined 3D models and associated 2D documentation using CAD software (Siemens NX).
Validates designs by testing and utilizing various techniques including tolerance analysis, FEA, DFM, and DFA, and occasionally CAE tools.
Produces component designs that can be manufactured using established processes such as injection molding, die casting, machining, and sheet metal forming; interacts with in-house Tooling Engineers and external suppliers as needed.
Helps fabricate design prototypes using appropriate methods such as SLA, 3D Printing, in-house model shop, etc.
Leads the design, performance and evaluation of experiments to solve engineering problems
Performs feasibility studies and testing on new and/or modified designs to resolve engineering problems.
Participates on cross-functional project teams involved with root causing of design/ manufacturing issues, the product development process for new designs, including preparing and conducting mechanical design reviews and peer reviews.
Supports & works directly on ongoing production/manufacturing issues via direct collaborations with Manufacturing Engineering and the Plants and through the engineering change process.