Mechanical Engineer/Designer

WeatherTech•Bolingbrook, IL

30d•$0 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

WeatherTech is seeking a well-qualified Mechanical Engineer/Designer who is passionate about conceptualizing and fully designing products. As a Mechanical Engineer/Designer, you will develop and deliver engineering output files to print prototyped 3D parts while considering optimal design aesthetics and cost-efficiency. You will use 3D CAD modeling skills such as advanced surfacing, part modeling, and assembly to design new product lines across many new vehicle applications. You will design products using CAD, and consult with engineering and manufacturing teammates to ensure that designs are feasible. You will develop and build prototypes and run tests to measure their level of function. You will record and evaluate testing data, altering designs as necessary to bring them to safety, performance, and efficiency standards. You will consult with fabrication teams during product manufacturing, advising them on design specifications and providing physical assistance when required. You will research competitor products quarterly and collaborate with product development team to generate ideas for making our products the best ones on the market. You will calculate cost estimates for final product designs, and release reports to supervisors, incorporating costs of labor, material, delivery and overhead. You will attend weekly team meetings to provide progress reports, obtain updates on colleagues’ progress, strategize on steps for following week and acquire information about projected emerging product lines. You will create and submit designs to the model shop for rapid prototype print and build. You will collaborate with the product development team and other departments to modify manufacturing drawings for various components and assemblies. You will track all work related to design, from concept to production for projects assigned. You will collaborate with the product development team, supporting all aspects of product development including reliability testing, product qualification, and product design verification. You will keep work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition. You will communicate clearly and work as part of a team. You will perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience
4-7 years of experience designing and engineering products
Expert knowledge in 3D CAD (Solidworks or UG NX preferred)
Experience or working knowledge of aluminum and plastic extrusions, thermoforming, sheet metal stamping, and machining
A high knowledge of part design and injection molding
Able to demonstrate creativity with examples of work
Provide meticulous attention to detail and mechanical aptitude
Be knowledgeable and have an interest in the automotive industry
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Strong interpersonal skills to effectively work with external contacts as well as internal departments within the company
Strong organizational, oral, and written communication skills
Authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

FEA experience, a plus
Experience with consumer products, a plus

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver engineering output files to print prototyped 3D parts while considering optimal design aesthetics and cost-efficiency
Use 3D CAD modeling skills such as advanced surfacing, part modeling, and assembly to design new product lines across many new vehicle applications
Design products using CAD, and consult with engineering and manufacturing teammates to ensure that designs are feasible
Develop and build prototypes and run tests to measure their level of function
Record and evaluate testing data, altering designs as necessary to bring them to safety, performance, and efficiency standards
Consult with fabrication teams during product manufacturing, advising them on design specifications and providing physical assistance when required
Research competitor products quarterly and collaborate with product development team to generate ideas for making our products the best ones on the market
Calculate cost estimates for final product designs, and release reports to supervisors, incorporating costs of labor, material, delivery and overhead
Attend weekly team meetings to provide progress reports, obtain updates on colleagues’ progress, strategize on steps for following week and acquire information about projected emerging product lines
Create and submit designs to the model shop for rapid prototype print and build
Collaborate with the product development team and other departments to modify manufacturing drawings for various components and assemblies
Track all work related to design, from concept to production for projects assigned
Collaborate with the product development team, supporting all aspects of product development including reliability testing, product qualification, and product design verification
Keep work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition
Communicate clearly and work as part of a team
Perform other duties as assigned