Mechanical Design Engineer

DMG MORI USA•Hoffman Estates, IL

10d•$80,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Design Engineer works on designing, testing, and prototyping innovations for industrial machine tools in additive manufacturing (AM). The role focuses on developing components and systems for AM, creating CAD models and drawings, testing designs, and developing cost-effective manufacturing solutions. The engineer performs development work under direct supervision and collaborates with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are manufacturable and cost-effective. Employment is conditioned on DMG MORI's ability to obtain and maintain any necessary export licensing.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university.
2–5 years of hands-on mechanical design experience, particularly in mechanism design.
Proficiency in Creo and Windchill.
Proficiency in parametric CAD and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM).
Experience with FEA, GD&T, and other simulation and analysis tools.
Experience with part processing, metal cutting, CNC programming, and machine setup.
Basic understanding of metallurgy.
Strong communication skills and ability to interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
Flexibility in managing shifting priorities and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience in additive manufacturing (AM).

Responsibilities

Research, design, develop, and test equipment for additive manufacturing.
Design and develop solutions for powder conveyance, optical calibration, laser control, and gas flow.
Estimate component times to understand the impact of product innovations.
Calculate optimal machine parameters for part processing.
Apply statistical process control and machine reliability analysis.
Inspect finished parts for quality and accuracy.
Generate engineering reports and technical documentation.
Communicate frequently with internal technical staff, external customers, and suppliers.
Apply product-development practices, including Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
Create CAD models and drawing files, and develop test plans and test benches to validate designs.
Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are manufacturable and cost-effective.