Tool Designer

DCX-CHOL Enterprises, Inc.•Pekin, IL

7h•$55,000 - $65,000•Hybrid

About The Position

DCX-CHOL Enterprises Inc. is a leading source for high performance interconnect products. We design, engineer, and produce cable assemblies, wiring harnesses, conduit assemblies, custom connectors, wire enclosures and much more! We are privately held American owned small business made up of five (5) vertically integrated manufacturing and assembly divisions, each with their own history, specializations and products. We are looking for a talented Tool Designer to facilitate the design and manufacturing of our products: You will be working closely with the Vice President & Manager of Engineering to create industry-relevant products that meet company specifications. You will also be required to design and oversee the product manufacturing process to ensure that our products meet safety requirements. To ensure success as a Product Engineer, you should have excellent analytical and design skills, good working knowledge of design software, and advanced troubleshooting skills. A top-notch Tool Designer should be able to transform ideas into high-end products that perfectly meet the needs of our customers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or relevant prior job experience.
In-depth knowledge of CAD, AutoCAD, and 3-D Modeling software.
Advanced analytical and design skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to visualize theoretical models and design ideas.
Good project management skills.
A keen eye for detail.
Self-motivated attitude with the ability to multitask and thrive in a timeline-driven environment
Interpersonal communication skills with expertise in distilling complicated topics to a broader audience
Ability to work individually or as part of a team
Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GD&T) Techniques.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working as a Product Engineer a plus.

Responsibilities

Responsible for creating, documenting, developing drawings and specifications used to manufacture, assembly, and test/inspect Company products.
Utilize MRP/ERP software for bill of material and routing instructions to support production.
Analyzing market and industry product trends.
Conducting theoretical testing on design models.
Creating full product designs and specifications using computer software modeling techniques.
Selecting product materials and designing the product manufacturing process.
Answer questions and resolve issues brought forth by the production and manufacturing team members
Communicate and collaborate with other managers, suppliers, and contractors
Enforces DCX-CHOL Enterprises policies and safety practices.
Participates in training, safety, and quality programs.
Ability to handle multiple projects and to meet deadlines is required.