Senior Design Engineer - Brightpath Associates LLC : Job Details

Job Description

Sr design Engineer

Aurora, IL

Full Time/onsite

We're seeking a talented Senior Design Engineer to join our innovative team. This is a fantastic opportunity to place a skilled professional with proven experience in a company that values creativity and growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio showcasing their design and engineering abilities in the following areas:

• Mechanical Design and Engineering Expertise:
• Strong Foundation: Deep understanding of mechanical principles, kinematics, and structural analysis. Electromechanical and thermodynamics experience is a plus.
• CAD Proficiency: Advanced skills in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred) for modeling, assembly, drafting; FEA experience is a plus.
• Materials Science: Knowledge of various materials like steel, aluminum, plastics, and their applications in product design, focusing on suitability and aesthetics.
• Manufacturing Processes: Familiarity with diverse manufacturing techniques such as metal fabrication, injection molding, and assembly processes, to ensure designs are cost-effective and manufacturable.
• Innovative Design Thinking and Problem-Solving:
• Creative Approach: Ability to generate novel and practical solutions for complex design challenges, focusing on ease of installation, improved durability, and aesthetic appeal.
• User-Centric Physical Design: Understanding of ergonomics and user interaction with physical products like kiosks and mounts to ensure intuitive use, safety, and visual appeal.
• Prototyping and Testing: Experience in developing and validating prototypes, conducting design verification testing, and implementing design changes based on test results.
• Collaboration and Leadership Potential:
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Strong ability to work effectively with product management, manufacturing, QA, and other disciplines.
• Project Leadership: Demonstrates initiative and potential to lead design projects, mentor junior engineers, and drive technical decision-making within a team.
• Adaptability: A willingness to learn new technologies and apply creative problem-solving from other industries to the AV accessories space.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Equivalent

Experience:

• Minimum of five years of broad-based manufacturing experience.

Skills/Abilities:

• Effective communicative and writing skills
• PC computer operational skills
• 3D modeling software experience (Solidworks preferred)
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs.

ESSENTIAL RESULTS:

• Initiate project objectives by studying design plans, engineering drawings, and reviewing specifications and requirements.
• Maintain project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems.
• Initiate mechanical and electromechanical systems and products by designing and conducting research programs, applying principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, hydraulics, heat transfer, and materials; study customer requirements, research and test manufacturing and assembly methods and materials.
• Confirm system, part and product capabilities by designing feasibility and testing methods, testing properties; collect, analyze, and summarize information trends.
• Develop manufacturing process and assure system and product quality by designing and modifying equipment for fabricating, building, assembling, and installing components; design testing methods; test finished product and systems capabilities; confirm fabrication, assembly and installation processes.
• Provide engineering information by answering questions and requests.
• Maintain systems and product database by collecting, analyzing, summarizing, and entering all such data.
• Knowledge of UL, ISO 9001/2000 standards
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Perform any other job duties as may be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. without assistance. Anything above 30 lbs. requires a team lift.
• Must be able to reach above shoulder level, waist level and below waist
• Must be able to use a pallet jack, lift equipment and weight plates with a chain hoist/gantry crane.
• Must be able to use hand tools; cordless drill/driver and pneumatic rivet gun.
• Must be able to work in non-dust/non-climate-controlled areas.
• Must be able to wear required safety PPE.