at Dexter Magnetic Technologies in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, United States
Job Description
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.
Major Responsibilities – reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
• 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 of ERP/MRP systems (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 personal engineering KPIs. Monthly, investigate and provide root cause analysis when KPIs are not met. Implement approved corrective actions.
• Perform other duties as required.
Salary Range: $90,000-$100,000 + bonus
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Biomedical Engineering preferred
• 2+ years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of magnetic materials and applications a plus.• Mechanical Design
• Engineering Documentation
• Excellent technical skills, including CAD (Solidworks or Creo) design experience
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Problem-solving skills and math capabilities.
• Ability to think creatively and analytically.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to understand commercial (business) processes.
• Ability to manage projects.
