Engineer Associate Staff, Mechanical Engineering

Shure • Niles, IL

76d • $111,000 - $178,000

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. Master’s degree desired.
• 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. Knowledge of Siemens NX is preferred.
• 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.
• Conversational use of Spanish and/or Mandarin is helpful.
• Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare
• Mental health and retirement savings plans
• Generous paid time off programs
• Employee discounts
• Professional development opportunities
• Work-life balance initiatives
• Employee recognition programs
• Volunteering/community involvement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees