Senior Mechanical Engineer

at Dexter Magnetic Technologies in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Dexter Magnetic Technologies supplies specialized magnetic solutions and components to demanding applications in the medical, aerospace, defense, semiconductor manufacturing, oil and gas, and industrial end markets.  Dexter’s engineers solve complex customer problems with innovative solutions, winning business based on quality, customer support, and application engineering expertise.

For more information on Dexter Magnetic Technologies, please visit: https://www.dextermag.com/.

Basic Purpose and Objective of the Position 

Position is responsible for the design and development of mechanical components, assemblies and systems for new products. Evaluates and troubleshoots mechanical issues with customer and in-house projects.  Leads design FMEA activities and collaborates with the cross-functional team to ensure design for manufacturability and design for assembly is considered for each project.    

• Engineer and design mechanical components, fixtures, tooling assemblies, and systems using 3D solid-modeling, CAD and FEA, for new product introductions.

• Follow and document Stage Gate Design Controls/Design History file, apply machining tolerances, perform tolerance stack-up analysis, material selection, provide project related documents; e.g. developing detail assembly prints following ASME Y14.5-2009, create test protocols, perform testing, write test reports, create inspection documents, create and document V&V activities (DOE/SPC process optimization & IQ, OQ, PQ).
• Apply GD&T as required to designs, and components drawings.
• Evaluate design integrity by performing complex design calculations (statics, dynamics, strength of materials analysis to ensure; design feasibility, proper function, and safety as required.
• Leads project DFMEA efforts

• Work with all affected areas on DFM/DFA, cost reductions, ECR’s/ECN’s, DMR’s and part obsolescence.
• Working knowledge with ERP/MRP (preferably Epicor); part entry, BOM creation, job routing creation, cost estimation, DMR disposition, create purchase requisitions, sales order and purchase order lookup.
• Communicate with and provide technical expertise to; suppliers, customers, Quality, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Sales.
• Work to meet your personal engineering KPIs. Monthly, investigate and provide root cause analysis when KPIs are not met.  Implement approved corrective actions.
• Assigned to complex projects and projects for key customers.
• Assists with reviews of customer and in-house prints and designs.
• Troubleshooter for mechanical design or material-related problems.
• Assists in the training and technical development of colleagues in other functions.

Salary Range: $110,000-$115,000

Qualifications

      Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Biomedical Engineering preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of magnetic materials and applications a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years playing a lead role in the R & D environment. Proven record of successful launch as it relates to design, manufacture, integration and verification of products/systems tailored toward a specific market.
• Strong 3D CAD skills, at least 2,000 hours of experience on Solidworks, ProE or other 3D package.
• Strong drafting and GD & T skills with the ability to perform tolerance stack up analysis.

Successful Essential Skills

• Communication – is able to clearly and succinctly send a message in a variety of communication settings and styles. Must be able to interact and effectively communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization. Can create open channels of communication, adapt message to fit audience, express ideas clearly and concisely, keep others well-informed, listen carefully to input and feedback.
• Technical Capacity – is a skilled and technically competent engineer – a person whose technical skills are respected and sought out.
• Quality Expertise – always learning about the profession and continuously keeping abreast of new trends, tools, techniques, regulations and requirements.
• Excellent problem solving skills: uses rigorous logic and methods to solve problems producing effective solutions to problem statements.
• Excellent time management skills: concentrating effort on priorities and overall planning, awareness and response to what is due now, short and long term.
• High level of business acumen: Understands policies, practices, technology, trends and information and how those affect the business; including written communication.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)