Mechanical Design Engineer

Prater Industries•Bolingbrook, IL

5d•$70,000 - $90,000

About The Position

At Prater Industries, the Mechanical Design Engineer designs particle separation, size-reduction, and process equipment used by manufacturers. The role owns designs from concept through commissioning and involves working directly with customers and collaborating with the shop floor. The position applies standard engineering principles and procedures to develop new products and modify existing products. Working with cross-functional teams, the engineer understands customer project requirements and improves product design, cost, and delivery schedules to support company objectives and marketplace competitiveness. The engineer uses Design for Manufacturing (DFM) knowledge to review and disposition manufacturing non-conformances and perform root-cause and FMEA analysis to help prevent future errors. The role supports projects across customer communication, engineering, manufacturing, and field commissioning, and creates models, drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documentation that enable production teams to fabricate and assemble equipment.

Requirements

At least 3 years of design experience in a manufacturing or mechanical design environment.
At least 3 years of proficiency in SolidWorks or similar software.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering Technology, or equivalent related experience.
Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals, including machine design, manufacturing processes, dimensioning/GD&T, ferrous and nonferrous materials, BOMs, and item masters.
Proficient computer skills, including 3D modeling, 2D drawings, AutoCAD/DraftSight, an ERP system, and Microsoft Office.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Effective organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Mechanical aptitude.
Ability to work in a team environment across multiple departments.
Self-motivated and dependable, with a positive attitude and people skills.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and be team-oriented.

Nice To Haves

Experience with database management tools such as PDM Works.

Responsibilities

Generate sound designs using engineering design principles that meet Prater Industries’ standards for innovative, reliable particle separation, size-reduction, and process solutions.
Define, develop, evaluate, and verify designs against product requirements and cost targets; conduct design reviews and establish project objectives using continuous improvement techniques.
Design new products and modify existing products.
Collaborate with manufacturing to select efficient methods and cost-effective materials, and create step-by-step routing instructions and processes for manufacturing and inspection.
Support projects through customer communication, engineering, manufacturing, and field commissioning.
Participate in or lead corrective-action teams; perform root-cause analysis and resolve product issues within assigned design responsibilities.
Create 3D component models, 2D mechanical drawings, assembly prints, and specifications for production fabrication and assembly.
Update drawings and bills of materials (BOMs) to reflect as-built conditions and non-conformances.
Perform other associated job-related duties as assigned by management.