Design Engineer

SW Chicago (near Midway)

On-site

Competitive base salary plus full benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k match and more!!)

LHH Recruitment is working with an award-winning design engineering firm who is looking for a Design Engineer with 4 years of experience working in POP/POS or packaging.

The Design Engineer will be involved in checking prototypes and first articles and presenting them to clients as appropriate. You’ll be responsible for meeting project deadlines, working with colleagues to design displays that can be build using appropriate materials and cost.

Traveling to suppliers or clients may be required as needed.

Software Requirements: (proficiency skill level)

• SolidWorks
• SolidWorks EPDM
• Adobe Illustrator and PhotoShop

Other Requirements for Consideration:

• 3D rending capabilities using StudioMax, Cinema4D or similar)
• Knowledge of retail displays is a huge plus
• BA in Industrial Design, Product Design, Mechanical Engineering or similar
• 4 years of experience in POP/POS or packaging
• Knowledge creating displays in plastic sheet fabrication, vacuum forming, injection molding extrusions; metal, sheet metal, wire forming, steel tube and finishing; wood fabrication, hardware, and finishing
• Comfortable working with Sales, Account Managers, and Production teams
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to work well in a team environment and highly motivated
• Process discipline with strong attention to detail, ensure compliance and correct completion of projects
• Able to work flex hours and travel when needed
• Positive approach to problem solving / lateral thinking

Responsibilities

• Assesses information provided by the Client, Sales/Account Management and Project Manager and translate it in to engineered design solutions, considering visual and structural integrity and cost-effective manufacturability and assembly.
• Take approved visuals/concepts and produce prototype and manufacturing drawing projects in the form of complete drawing packs with bill of materials. All projects should be designed to suit manufacturing processes and appropriate materials.
• Understand and consider assembly, customer interaction, and safety guidelines is essential.
• Meets agreed upon deadlines.
• Works closely with Production department colleagues to ensure the right solutions to the right supply chain are being met.
• Works with DPM/PPM in the assembly and inspection of prototypes.
• Visits factories as needed to verify display construction, specifications, and quality.
• Ensure project documentation adheres to company defined processes - detailed parts lists, QC guidelines, technical specifications.