Mechanical Product Engineer

JTEKT MACHINERY AMERICAS CORPORATION; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (BCBSIL)

Disability & Life insurance

Bi-annual bonus

401(k) with Safe Harbor

Generous PTO & holidays

Job summary

JTEKT MACHINERY AMERICAS CORPORATION is seeking a Mechanical Product Engineer in Arlington Heights, IL to provide technical support, create precise drawings and BOMs, and deliver engineering solutions for customer installations and shipments.

The role emphasizes developing and releasing designs, collaborating with teams and vendors, and supporting manufacturing processes. Competitive pay and robust benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

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

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

Manufacturing experience

Math skills

Engineering problem-solving

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

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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