Mechanical Design Engineer

Prater Industries•Bolingbrook, IL

About The Position

The Mechanical Design Engineer selects and applies standard engineering principles and procedures to design and develop new products or 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 role uses Design for Manufacturing (DFM) expertise to review and disposition design non-conformances during manufacturing and conduct root-cause and FMEA analysis to help prevent future errors. The engineer supports projects from concept through manufacturing and field commissioning, working with customers and the manufacturing team to turn designs into finished equipment. The position creates models, drawings, specifications, and manufacturing instructions for particle separation, size-reduction, and process equipment.

Requirements

At least 3 years of design experience in a manufacturing or mechanical design environment.
At least 3 years of proficiency with 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 and GD&T, ferrous and nonferrous materials, BOMs, and item masters.
Proficiency with computer skills and tools including 3D modeling, 2D drawings, AutoCAD or DraftSight, an ERP system, and Microsoft Office.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Effective organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong 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 minimum supervision.
Ability to endure long periods of desk-related work with heavy phone use.
Manual dexterity to perform keyboard functions for extended periods.
Ability to lift 15 or more pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience with database management tools such as PDM Works.

Responsibilities

Generate sound designs 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 routing instructions and processes for manufacturing and inspection.
Support projects across customer communication, engineering, manufacturing, and field commissioning.
Participate in or lead corrective-action teams; perform root-cause analysis and resolve product issues related to assigned design responsibilities.
Create 3D component models, 2D mechanical drawings, assembly prints, and specifications to support accurate and efficient fabrication and assembly.
Update drawings and bills of materials (BOMs) with as-built information and non-conformances.
Perform other associated job-related duties as assigned by management.