Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
ESA - Electronic Security Association
Airflow
Lead Design Engineer
Acuity
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Des Plaines • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $110,700 - $199,300 per year
Job Level
Senior
Tech Stack
Assembly
About the role
- This role is responsible for product development from concept through production, including new product development, sustaining engineering support, and resolving field problems.
- The individual will lead mechanical product design and/or redesign, create part assemblies, and detailed part drawings.
- You will lead prototyping, assembly of samples, and management of complex product test and evaluation programs.
- The role leads various product design/development projects and teams, collaborates with, and influences all cross-functional members of the design team.
- You will present and communicate project status updates to management, participate in daily management meetings with the cross-functional team, and aid in mentoring/developing other engineers.
- The Lead Design Engineer applies LEAN Process methodology to projects and daily responsibilities, driving impact, streamlining workflows, and improving processes.
Requirements
- A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or a related discipline, is required.
- Demonstrate a successful track record in engineering lighting, appliances, consumer products, or a related manufacturing field of electromechanical products.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD and Microsoft Office programs is required.
- SolidWorks and CAD data management experience is highly preferred.
- Proficiency in numerous manufacturing methods (stamping, fabricating, drawing, casting, injection molding, spinning, extruding of metals and plastics) and finishing techniques (painting, plating, anodizing, and vacuum metaling).
- Thorough understanding of applicable standards and test processes for UL/CSA, DLC, and/or Energy Star.
- Familiar with national and local electric codes and building construction methods.
- Proficiency in thermal testing and test methods of recessed luminaires.
- Proven leadership in influencing others to complete and implement new product developments on time and within budget.
- Communicate verbally and in written form, including sketches, engineering drawings, presentations, renderings, and prototypes.
- Successful in a cross-functional team environment.
- Available to work from the Des Plaines, IL facility at least 50% of the time.
- Available to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time, based on business needs.
- Can lift up to 75 lbs.
Benefits
- health care
- dental coverage
- vision plans
- 401K benefits
- commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
3D CADSolidWorksCAD data managementmanufacturing methodsstampingfabricatingcastinginjection moldingthermal testingtest methods
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationmentoringcollaborationinfluencingproject managementproblem-solvingteamworkpresentation skillscross-functional teamwork
Certifications
Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringUL/CSA standardsDLC certificationEnergy Star certification
