Mechanical Design Engineer - Real-World Process Equipment

Prater Industries; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with match

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

STD

LTD

Job summary

Prater Industries in Bolingbrook, IL, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to own designs from concept through commissioning. You will create 3D models and 2D drawings, collaborate with manufacturing, and work closely with customers to meet project requirements.

The role requires 3+ years of design experience, proficiency in SolidWorks, and a Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering or related field. You’ll review designs for manufacturability, support root-cause analysis, and contribute to price

Qualifications

• 3+ years of design experience in a manufacturing or mechanical design environment.
• 3+ years proficiency in SolidWorks or similar software.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or equivalent related experience.
• Experience with database management tools such as PDM works a plus.
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals including machine design, manufacturing processes, dimensioning/GD&T, ferrous and nonferrous materials, BOM's and item masters.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes knowledge of engineering design principles to generate sound designs that meet Prater Industries standard for innovative, reliable particle separation, size-reduction, and process solutions
• Defines, develops, evaluates, and verifies designs to meet product requirements and cost targets by conducting design reviews and ensure proper objectives are established for the project by utilizing continuous improvement techniques
• Responsible for new product design and modification of existing products.
• Collaborates with the manufacturing team to turn designs into actual products by selecting the most efficient methods and cost-effective materials available for use and create step-by-step routing instructions & processes necessary for manufacturing and inspection of the product
• Supports the entire project, including customer communication, engineering, manufacturing, and field commissioning
• Participates or leads corrective action teams, to resolve product issues by performing root cause analysis and problem resolution related to assigned design responsibilities
• Creates 3D models of components and 2D mechanical drawings, assembly prints and specifications that enable the production team to correctly and efficiently fabricate and assemble all engineering output
• Ensures all As Built and Non-Conformances are updated on drawings and BOM's
• Performs any other associated job-related duties as assigned by management

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork across departments

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD/Draftsight

ERP systems

Job description

Prater Industries in Bolingbrook, IL, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to own designs from concept through commissioning. You will create 3D models and 2D drawings, collaborate with manufacturing, and work closely with customers to meet project requirements.

The role requires 3+ years of design experience, proficiency in SolidWorks, and a Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering or related field. You’ll review designs for manufacturability, support root-cause analysis, and contribute to price