Mechanical Product Engineer

Toyoda Automotive Inc; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability & Life benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Paid holidays & PTO

Company events & lunch

Training & advancement

Job summary

JTEKT Machinery Americas Corporation in the Chicago area is seeking a Mechanical Product Engineer to provide technical support, drawings, BOMs, and engineering solutions to meet customer, installation, and shipment requirements.

The role requires a degreed engineer with 5+ years in workholding and manufacturing, CAD proficiency, and ability to collaborate across teams. Starting pay is $85,000, with growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is required.
• 5+ years of workholding and manufacturing experience.
• 5+ years using AutoCAD and SolidWorks 3D modeling.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain technical drawings, BOMs, part numbers, descriptions, and ERP inventory values.
• Maintain open job logs, prioritize work, and support delivery schedules.
• Initiate engineering releases and purchase requisitions for internal sales orders.
• Analyze customer requests and recommend technical solutions.
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors on fixture/tooling selection, design, troubleshooting, corrective actions, and project schedules.
• Support special events and business needs as assigned.

Skills

Workholding experience

Manufacturing experience

Math skills

Toyoda/JTEKT product experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Career Opportunities with JTEKT MACHINERY AMERICAS CORPORATION

A great place to work.

Are you ready for new challenges and new opportunities?

Join our team!

The Mechanical Product Engineer provides technical support, drawings, BOMs, and engineering solutions to meet customer, installation, and shipment requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain technical drawings, BOMs, part numbers, descriptions, and ERP inventory values
• Maintain open job logs, prioritize work, and support delivery schedules
• Initiate engineering releases and purchase requisitions for internal sales orders
• Analyze customer requests and recommend technical solutions
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors on fixture/tooling selection, design, troubleshooting, corrective actions, and project schedules
• Support special events and business needs as assigned

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, related discipline, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of workholding and manufacturing experience
• 5+ years using advanced AutoCAD and SolidWorks 3D modeling
• Strong applied math skills, including geometry, trigonometry, probability/statistics, and pressure/flow/volume calculations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with JTEKT Machinery/Toyoda products
• Manufacturing or machine tool design engineering experience
• Mechanical or design engineering trade certificate or licensing preferred

Why Join the JTEKT Machinery Team

• Excellent benefits, including BCBSIL health insurance with low premiums and deductibles
• Company-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability and Basic Life & AD&D
• Bi-annual bonus opportunity
• Safe Harbor 401(k) match
• 10 paid holidays + 15 days of PTO to start (with more earned over time)
• Company culture focused on connection: annual sporting events, family events, holiday celebrations, and regular company updates with lunch
• Growth-focused environment with training and advancement opportunities
• Starting pay: $85,000 with offers based on experience, education, and qualifications