Junior Design Engineer

Imi•Machesney Park, IL

55d•Onsite

About The Position

At IMI, we're not just creating solutions; we're building careers. So, unlock your potential: do work that matters, grow with us, and be part of a team shaping tomorrow. Here, you can make a real difference - solving complex engineering challenges that make industries smarter, safer and more sustainable. From the energy that powers homes to the systems that keep the world moving, you'll help create solutions the world depends on. But it's not just about the work - it's about how you grow. We encourage curiosity, make learning part of everyday life, and give you real opportunities to build new skills and move your career forward. We believe in nurturing your wellbeing, too, with strong benefits and flexible policies that help you succeed. At IMI, you'll find a supportive, collaborative and inclusive environment where you can truly thrive. Role Overview: The Junior Design Engineer uses technical and commercial knowledge to provide support for new customer applications and sustaining current product designs. The Junior Design Engineer is responsible for selection, evaluation, and modification of IMI products to meet our customer's needs. This role applies knowledge of fluid control products to recommend and design new products into various applications. The role also provides support to existing customers with technical support recommendations and troubleshooting. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Interfacing with customers to determine and document requirements and specifications; Create design proposals, sketches, and drawings for internal and customer approval; developing quotes for custom products; and expediting prototypes and as part of the initial customer approval process. Work Environment: Rockford, IL Onsite

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering
3+ years of experience in related field required, which can include post-graduate experience
Experience in design and testing in a manufacturing and machining environment
Proficient in Solidworks, Inventor, or other CAD software
Proficient in engineering drawings and GD&T.
Effective written and verbal communication skills including presentations to customers, peers and executives. Writes and communicates technical reports. Solid technical writing skills (procedures, reports, etc.)
Competent complex problem solving/troubleshooting skills.
Effective design risk management using Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA).
Ability to operate effectively in the project team environment, including manufacturing engineering, quality, operations, supply chain and internal/external customers..
ERP system experience desired
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Word
Willingness to travel as required for customer, supplier, or site visits.

Nice To Haves

Experience with fluid power products desired.
Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Execute changes in product designs to meet customer requirements, including executing solid modeling in Solidworks and Autodesk, executing engineering drawing changes, and making necessary updates in Bills of Material and manufacturing work instructions.
Review opportunites to improve design for manufacturing of machined & assembled components.
Cooperate with teammembers in manufacturing engineering, quoting, operations, supply chain, & quality to ensure designs are successfully implemented.
Support the quoting of custom products.
Complete failure investigation & root cause analsysis.
Provide the highest quality level of technical product support to customers
Receive, evaluate, prioritize, and process all opportunities for engineering projects. Complete them in the requested time and document all correspondence.
Participate in and promote process improvements within assigned areas.
Lead development of solutions to customer needs ensuring the goal of exceeding customer expectations.
Ensures design meet reliability and process capability criteria.
Other duties as assigned.