Associate Product Engineer

Opportunities; Hazel Crest (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Lanco is seeking an Associate Product Engineer (Mechanical Engineer I) in Illinois to support design, development, testing, and documentation of mechanical components and assemblies. You will work under senior staff, build technical skills, and contribute to product development, sustaining engineering, cost reduction and manufacturing support.

Responsibilities include creating CAD drawings, supporting ECNs and BOMs, performing calculations, helping with prototyping, testing, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field from an accredited institution.
• Internship, co-op, senior design project, or practical engineering experience preferred.
• Experience with 3D CAD software and engineering documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design and development of mechanical components, systems, and assemblies.
• Create and revise engineering drawings and documentation using CAD software.
• Support ECNs, design releases, and configuration management processes.
• Perform basic engineering calculations and analyses to support design and validation.
• Assist with prototype development, testing, and root cause investigations.
• Participate in product improvement, cost reduction, and quality initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD software

Root cause analysis

Documentation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

The Associate Product Engineer (Mechanical Engineer I) supports the design, development, analysis, testing, and documentation of mechanical components, assemblies, and equipment. This position works under the guidance of senior engineering staff to develop technical skills while contributing to product development, sustaining engineering, cost reduction initiatives, manufacturing support, and continuous improvement activities. The Associate Mechanical Engineer performs fundamental engineering tasks and develops proficiency in engineering principles, company standards, and product knowledge.

Essential Functions:

• Assist in the design and development of mechanical components, systems, and assemblies.
• Create and revise engineering drawings, models, and documentation using CAD software.
• Support engineering change notices (ECNs), design releases, and configuration management processes.
• Perform basic engineering calculations and analyses to support product design and validation.
• Assist with prototype development, testing, troubleshooting, and root cause investigations.
• Participate in product improvement, cost reduction, quality improvement, and standardization initiatives.
• Work with manufacturing, sourcing, quality, service, and other cross-functional teams to support product development and production activities.
• Develop bills of material (BOMs) and maintain engineering documentation within company systems.
• Support validation and verification activities, including test planning, execution, and reporting.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable company standards, safety requirements, and engineering specifications.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and project documentation as required.
• Protect organizational value by maintaining confidentiality of proprietary information.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, health, and environmental regulations, policies, and procedures with a goal of zero incidents and injuries.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Understands when and where a decision is required in his/her work area.
• May require supervisor guidance for timely execution.
• Makes sound decisions within established procedures and seeks guidance when required.
• Prioritizes and organizes tasks and assignments to meet project deadlines and manage workload efficiently.
• After up-front explanation of work and expectations, requires little guidance.
• Demonstrates willingness to learn and accept increasing responsibility.
• Takes ownership of assigned tasks and follows through to completion.
• Works effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Differentiates between useful data and noise for analysis.
• When looking at information, sees patterns, trends or missing pieces.
• Notices when a current situation is similar to a past situation and identifies the similarities.
• Demonstrates an orderly, analytical thought process.
• Applies engineering fundamentals to solve routine technical problems.
• Collects, organizes, and evaluates technical data to support engineering decisions.
• Can draw relevant conclusions after appropriate study with moderate coaching.
• Maintains accuracy and attention to detail in design and analysis, identifying potential issues before they scale.
• Understands and successfully applies knowledge and expertise to current job functions.
• Shows some interest in new approaches to tools, methods or technologies in own technical discipline.
• Basic understanding of mechanical engineering principles, machine design, manufacturing processes, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with engineering calculations and analysis methods.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with 3D CAD software such as Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, Creo, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with ERP, PDM, or PLM systems is beneficial.

Additional Position Information:

• Up to 20% travel required to support testing, product validation, supplier visits, or customer support activities.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in applicable engineering field from an accredited institution.
• Internship, co-op, senior design project, or other practical engineering experience preferred

Preferred Experience:

• Experience using 3D CAD software.
• Exposure to product development, manufacturing, or industrial equipment.
• Familiarity with engineering documentation and drawing standards.
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems, structures, hydraulics, or mobile equipment.

We foster a collaborative team environment that values innovation and encourages creative solutions to drive positive organizational impact. Our employees are the key to our success and help us stand out from our competitors. The final compensation offer may vary based on factors such as experience, education, skills, and location. We offer competitive pay, paid time off, and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Lanco is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment-related decisions, including but not limited to hiring, compensation, promotion, discipline (including termination), evaluation, training, and development opportunities, are made without discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender-related identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, military status, protected disability, citizenship, genetic information or any other category protected by applicable law.

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