Tool Designer

at DCX-CHOL Enterprises Inc. in Pekin, Illinois, United States

Job Description

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:

JOB SUMMARY

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.

SCHEDULE/COMPENSATION

+ Monday through Thursday (4-Day, 40-Hour Workweek)

+ 6:00AM – 4:30PM

+ Possible OT on Friday and/or Saturday as production demands require

+ Salary; Full-Time $55K to $65K/Annually (Depending on Experience)

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

+ 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.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

+ Bachelor’s degree in engineering or relevant prior job experience. Previous experience working as a Product Engineer a plus.

+ 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.

Work Environment:

This position operates in both office and manufacturing environments. The QA Supervisor regularly moves between inspection areas, production floors, and administrative offices to oversee quality operations, provide training, and conduct audits or inspections. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and scanners, as well as inspection tools and measuring equipment in the production area. Work may occasionally involve interaction with customers or government representatives during audits or source inspections. The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate but may vary depending on production activity. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn when required.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate clearly, stand, walk, and move between departments and facilities. The role occasionally requires bending, reaching, or lifting items such as cable assemblies, harnesses, and inspection equipment weighing up to 25-30 pounds. Extended periods of sitting at a computer workstation may also be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

+ Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401K Plan, Life AD&D Insurance

+ $25,000 Company Paid Term Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability

+ Paid Time Off and Holidays

ITAR Requirements:

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.

DCX-CHOL Enterprises Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with DCX-CHOL Enterprises Inc. is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

DCX-CHOL Enterprises Inc. will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization via E-Verify.

To learn more about our company, please visit https://www.dcxchol.com/web/about-dcx-chol.

DCX-CHOL Enterprises Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with DCX-CHOL Enterprises Inc. is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.