Mechanical Design Engineer

Federal Signal Openings•Elgin, IL

17d

About The Position

Develops layouts, concepts, parameters, and designs for new and existing product re-designs. Uses mathematics, statistics, dynamics, and other engineering disciplines for calculations and evaluation of alternatives for current product design and their functionality in current product designs. Performs analysis as required to ensure meeting product performance and reliability requirements. Conducts feasibility studies and prepares preliminary cost estimates of designs and redesigns. Assists in generating detail specifications of the individual components of the new design and replacement components in end-of-life and cost reduction projects. Communicates with vendors where engineering is required to develop specifications for components and processes. May write rough drafts of changes to customer instruction sheets. Fabricates mockups and builds working prototypes of new products. Works with Quality Control in approving vendor's parts. Writes Engineering Change Requests and product structures. May assist Purchasing, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality Assurance in vendor selection. Performs product evaluations to determine if engineering standards are met. Works with and assists operations, industrial/test engineering, and other engineering function personnel during the course of design projects to achieve desired outcomes. Flexibility to perform other duties and assignments as required.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in technical field from an accredited university required; Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is preferred.
1 - 8 years of engineering experience in mobile machine technology preferred.
Experience in heavy equipment or durable goods parts and service desired.
Requires excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
Familiarity with and ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics in the following disciplines: Mechanical, Hydraulic, Electrical, Pneumatics, and Water systems.
Working knowledge of NX CAD and Teamcenter or similar Product Life Cycle Management software with ability to keep drawings and documentation updated as required.
Knowledge of basic engineering principles, theories, and concepts with general application of standard principles, theories, concepts, and techniques within field of specialization.
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of tools.
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills in order to clearly articulate the problem resolution to customers, key work partners and top management.
Experience working with a release database for submitting Engineering Change Requests and Design Changes a plus.
Experience with JD Edwards a plus.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is preferred.
1 - 8 years of engineering experience in mobile machine technology preferred.
Experience in heavy equipment or durable goods parts and service desired.
Experience working with a release database for submitting Engineering Change Requests and Design Changes a plus.
Experience with JD Edwards a plus.

Responsibilities

Develops layouts, concepts, parameters, and designs for new and existing product re-designs.
Uses mathematics, statistics, dynamics, and other engineering disciplines for calculations and evaluation of alternatives for current product design and their functionality in current product designs.
Performs analysis as required to ensure meeting product performance and reliability requirements.
Conducts feasibility studies and prepares preliminary cost estimates of designs and redesigns.
Assists in generating detail specifications of the individual components of the new design and replacement components in end-of-life and cost reduction projects.
Communicates with vendors where engineering is required to develop specifications for components and processes.
May write rough drafts of changes to customer instruction sheets.
Fabricates mockups and builds working prototypes of new products.
Works with Quality Control in approving vendor's parts.
Writes Engineering Change Requests and product structures.
May assist Purchasing, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality Assurance in vendor selection.
Perform product evaluations to determine if engineering standards are met.
Works with and assists operations, industrial/test engineering, and other engineering function personnel during the course of design projects to achieve desired outcomes.
Flexibility to perform other duties and assignments as required.