Senior Design Engineer- Structural & Sheet Metal Enclosures

Position: Senior Design Engineer- Structural & Sheet Metal Enclosures

Location: Schaumburg, IL 60173

Job type: Full-time

Job Summary:

The Senior Design Engineer will be responsible for leading program-level designs and prototype fabrications for complex enclosure solutions that produce the required performance and features to provide greater value for our customers. This position will require primarily job-centered decision-making and close collaboration with others involved in the process. The Senior Design Engineer will manage multiple projects.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead projects from concept through to launch.
• Provide technical support in metal structural part design and processing.
• Draw and design package preparation and release.
• Develop requirements and analyze product design data to determine conformance to established design selection criteria, standardized parts and equipment use, and design-to-cost practices.
• Maintain and upgrade existing products.
• Establish test plans and execute 3rd party certifications.
• Lead the development and testing of prototypes for new product ideas and create product specifications.
• Create and maintain project development plans and create and execute Engineering Change Notices (ECNs)
• Lead cross-functional teams to design, develop, test, and redesign existing products.
• Generate and release full bills of material for manufacturing.
• Identify non-conformances and root causes to initiate and implement solutions.
• Participate in Risk management activities to ensure that design and process related needs are identified and appropriately addressed.
• Assist in other duties as required.
• Required Skills/Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to prioritize work and adhere to strict deadlines.

Excellent analytical and organizational skills.

Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and strong problem-solving abilities.

Independent and self-driven while working in a team environment.

Ability to identify problems that need resolution, propose solutions, and escalate as needed.

Education and Experience:

• A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• A master's in mechanical engineering is preferred.
• At least 10 years of experience in sheet metal and structural sheet design.
• Knowledge of welding (MIG, TIG, Spot, Plasma, Laser).
• FEA experience (stress, creep, compression, etc.) using CREO Simulate or Ansys required.
• Familiarity with Telcordia Seismic design and analysis.
• Familiarity with ASCE 07 Wind and snow loading design and analysis.
• Familiarity with industry standards including: Telcordia Specification, ASME, ASCE, etc. and the testing is required.
• Understanding of Product Life Cycle Management.
• At least 5 years of CREO/Windchill experience is desired.
• Experience with another 3D CAD system will be considered.
• ASME or ASCE member preferred.
• Knowledge of MS Project and Visio desired.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described are representative of those that an employee must successfully perform. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Employees must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing occasional job functions.

• Employees regularly work in an office environment.
• Occasionally work in a Lab, manufacturing field environment using the required PPE.