Senior Design Engineer, Mechanical

LOGISNEXT AMERICAS INC•Marengo, IL

15d•$95,000 - $126,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Logisnext Americas Inc. has supported customers for more than 100 years as a technology-driven forklift manufacturer. In addition to being a forklift manufacturer, we are also a total solutions provider offering scalable products and services from material handling and automation to extensive fleet support. The Senior Design Engineer is responsible for researching, developing, testing, and troubleshooting. This may include mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical components and systems, applied using engineering principles and techniques. The Senior Design Engineer, Mechanical, designs piece parts and sub-assembly parts using CREO or equivalent solid modeling software. In addition, creates and checks Engineering orders, BOMs, drawings, and technical documentation (Technical Reports, DRBFMs, etc.) to release new product designs. Finally, this position provides technical support to manufacturing and other areas of the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a similar related field
7+ years’ relevant experience in an engineering design role
Practical/Functional mechanical engineering knowledge
CREO or equivalent 3D CAD modeling experience
Hydraulic aptitude to troubleshoot the hydraulic system
Finite Element analysis knowledge
Computer skills: MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of ASME, CEN, and UL standards
Experience in the forklift industry
Hands-on experience with design, prototype build, testing, costing, and production release
Perform FEA using Mechanical or equivalent software

Responsibilities

Mechanical/hydraulic components and system design
Reviewing and analyzing design requirements.
Designing the parts, creating a 3-D part model, checking for interference, creating and checking drawings
Work with vendors on the design, verify function, create a test plan for the prototypes, review and analyze test data from in-house and field testing
Perform FEA to analyze the part design
Technical documentation: Writing technical reports and specifications, DRBFM, Trial Order EO, BOM change EO, drawing change EO, modification order, BOCS BOM. Reviewing and providing feedback on OMM and service parts
Prototype and Testing: Tracking problems and developing countermeasures for the problem log. Providing hands-on support for testing activity
Troubleshooting and development of solutions for problems discovered in testing
NPP Introduction: Facilitate new product program introductions to production status. Includes working with manufacturing and fabrication, drafting/checking BOM's, engineering orders, and drawings (components, systems, and kits)
Hands-on support of initial production builds and solution of initial production problems
Project communication: Weekly update project status, provide answers on the design to purchasing and suppliers
Communicate on technical design issues and test results
Design review: Creating presentations for others to understand the CAD images, diagrams, and schematics

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays
Profit Sharing Opportunities
Flexible Spending and HSA Accounts
401k with automatic company contribution and company match
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Life, Dependent Life, and AD&D Insurance
Paid Parental Leave (Includes 6-8 weeks of maternity leave and 5 days of paternity leave)
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discounts
On-site fitness center (Houston & Marengo)
On-the-job training and development