Mechanical Engineer

Dynomax Inc.; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) Plan with a generous Company

Paid holidays, vacation days, PTO days

Optional FSA and Identity Theft

Optional Short Term Disability, Accent

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Dynomax Inc. is an aerospace-focused, family-owned company providing high-precision machined components, injection molding, tooling, and harness/cable assemblies since 1986.

We seek a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to design, build, draw, and assemble cable harnesses and connector assemblies. You will collaborate with in-house machinists and external vendors, manage projects from concept to completion, and help design manufacturing processes for connectors and harnesses.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Desire to work on both conceptual engineering and hands-on product development.
• Ability to develop and communicate assembly instructions verbally and in writing.
• Thrives in an environment of constant change and evolution.

Responsibilities

• Work with in-house Machinists and outside vendors to source components for production
• Project Management from conception to completion
• Design and build connector and cable harness manufacturing processes
• Work side-by-side with assembly technicians and members of quality in the assembly of connector and harness assemblies
• Effectively communicate with customers and vendors throughout the duration of the manufacturing process

Job description

A family-owned Aerospace company, Dynomax designs, manufactures and develops high-precision machined components, injection molding and tooling, sub-assemblies, automated work cells, and specialty machines since 1986. We are seeking a hands‑on Mechanical Engineer who will design, build, create drawings for and assemble cable harnesses and connector assemblies.

Job Responsibilities

• Work with in-house Machinists and outside vendors to source components for production
• Project Management from conception to completion
• Design and build connector and cable harness manufacturing processes
• Work side‑by‑side with assembly technicians and members of quality in the assembly of connector and harness assemblies
• Effectively communicate with customers and vendors throughout the duration of the manufacturing process

Job Requirements

• 2+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Desire to work on both: conceptual engineering and hands‑on product development
• SolidWorks experience: models, assembly, and drawings required. Desired: configurations
• Capability to learn about new subjects
• Thrives in an environment of constant change and evolution
• Working Knowledge of Harness and connector assembly
• Effective problem solver, with the ability to utilize analytical techniques for issue resolution
• Ability to develop and communicate assembly instructions verbally and the written word
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

Benefits Include

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) Plan with a generous Company match
• Paid holidays, vacation days, PTO days
• Optional FSA and Identity Theft Protection
• Optional Short Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Discretionary annual bonus

Manufacture a great career with Dynomax

Dynomax provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.