Complex, electro-mechanical product development team is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer with full lifecycle product design including concept, prototyping, test, validation, and manufacturing. We are seeking a hands on engineer who loves solving problems and translating customer needs/market requirements into robust, reliable manufacturable product solutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead New Product Development (NPD) activities, from understanding market specifications and project scope to delivering manufacturable product designs.
- Oversee key engineering events including concept selection, target setting, technical feasibility reviews, and drawing release milestones.
- Design injection-molded, castings, and machined components using 3D CAD tools.
- Communicate with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to ensure DFM/DFA and robust product performance.
- Drive projects from concept through prototyping, validation, and hands on test.
- Troubleshoot prototype failures through structured root cause analysis and implement corrective design actions.
- Continuously optimize processes and designs to improve product quality, reliability, and cost efficiency.
Qualifications
- Engineering degree with 5-10+ years of Mechanical Engineering experience.
Required Skills
- Strong background in product development (complex, electro-mechanical product design).
- Strong CAD modeling (preferably Creo).
- Hands-on experience with injection molding, castings, and machined components.
- Experience with DFM/DFA, supplier coordination, and manufacturability optimization.
- Excellent project management, communication, mentorship, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- The team is based about 30 minutes north of Chicago, IL. This is mostly an on-site role.