Design Engineer

QPS Employment Group; Macomb (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group in Macomb, IL is seeking a Design Engineer to engineer new products and modify existing ones within schedule and quality targets. The role uses CREO for designs, drawings, and prototype work in a manufacturing setting.

The ideal candidate has a relevant engineering degree, experience in product design/manufacturing, and strong communication skills. English proficiency and driving license are required. On-site position with traditional business hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or closely related technical field.
• Agriculture or farming background preferred.
• Demonstrated successful experience as an engineer within a product design and manufacturing environment.
• Proficient with CREO.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn additional software or systems.
• Ability to work in a self-directed mode.
• Problem solving skills.
• Understanding of GD&T.
• Working knowledge of welding, forming and other manufacturing processes.
• Technical knowledge of agricultural equipment, a plus.
• Experience with FEA software preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Able to write or verbally communicate technical instructions.
• For safety, performance and productivity, must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Experience in product design, preferably in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Valid driver’s license IND345

Responsibilities

• Design products based on physical or defined constraints
• Uses CREO to develop designs and create drawings
• Acts as product technical expert for production, sales, and service departments
• Coordinates a product’s development process from concept through production release, including prototype building, testing, product BOM, and drawings
• Continuously looks for improvements within the design and manufacturing of products
• Participates in design reviews to assure all disciplines involving the manufacturing of the product are in agreement
• Writes professional reports as needed to support the design project
• Works within the constraints of the project budget
• Documents best practices
• Manages the demands of developing multiple projects at one time
• Adheres to and supports 5S + 1

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Self-directed work

English reading/writing

Understanding of GD&T

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or closely related technical field

Tools

CREO

Microsoft Office

FEA software

Job description

Position Title: Design Engineer

Wage: $80,000 - $100,000/year

Location: Macomb, IL

The Design Engineer is responsible for the engineering of new product and modifying existing product for improvements while working within time schedules and meeting quality parameters, customer needs, market needs, and manufacturing capabilities.

Design Engineer Responsibilities

• Design products based on physical or defined constraints


• Uses CREO to develop designs and create drawings


• Acts as product technical expert for production, sales, and service departments


• Coordinates a product’s development process from concept through production release, including prototype building, testing, product BOM, and drawings


• Continuously looks for improvements within the design and manufacturing of products


• Participates in design reviews to assure all disciplines involving the manufacturing of the product are in agreement


• Writes professional reports as needed to support the design project


• Works within the constraints of the project budget


• Documents best practices


• Manages the demands of developing multiple projects at one time


• Adheres to and supports 5S + 1

Requirements for Design Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or closely related technical field


• Agriculture or farming background preferred


• Demonstrated successful experience as an engineer within a product design and manufacturing environment


• Proficient with CREO


• Proficient with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn additional software or systems


• Ability to work in a self-directed mode


• Problem solving skills


• Understanding of GD&T


• Working knowledge of welding, forming and other manufacturing processes


• Technical knowledge of agricultural equipment, a plus


• Experience with FEA software preferred


• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Able to write or verbally communicate technical instructions


• For safety, performance and productivity, must be able to read, write, and speak English


• Experience in product design, preferably in a manufacturing/industrial environment


• Valid driver’s license IND345