Senior Design and Production Engineer

Custom Cylinders; United States; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Opportunity for advancement

Parental leave

Job summary

Custom Cylinders is looking for a Senior Design and Production Engineer. This hybrid role based in Cary, IL, involves leading product design, managing quality systems, and collaborating with teams. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, 5+ years in engineering, and experience in fluid power design. Compensation ranges from $100,000 to $150,000 annually. The company values customer-centric engineering solutions and offers flexibility in work arrangements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product design and production engineering.
• 3+ years of experience designing fluid power components (pneumatic and/or hydraulic).
• Proficiency in Fusion 360 for CAD/CAM design.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of new pneumatic and hydraulic cylinder products.
• Provide hands-on support to machining and assembly departments.
• Implement and manage the company’s Quality Management System.

Skills

Product design

Production engineering

Fluid power components

Quality management

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Fusion 360

ERP systems (e.g., EPICOR Kinetic)

Job description

Senior Design and Production Engineer (Hybrid – US)

Future Opening: Senior Design and Production Engineer

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Parental leave

Job Summary

Custom Cylinders, Inc. is located in Cary, IL and has been designing and manufacturing high quality, custom pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders, valves and fittings since 1984. We are currently seeing tremendous growth in several of the industries that we serve, which has created an immediate need for a skilled Design and Production Engineer.

We are seeking an experienced Design and Production Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will oversee all aspects of the product design, launch, and continuous improvement processes. This person will also have responsibility for the implementation and ongoing management of our Quality Management System.

Responsibilities

Product Design & Development

• Lead the design of new pneumatic and hydraulic cylinder products, valves and fittings.
• Modeling of parts in Fusion 360 for CAD/CAM.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define product specifications and performance requirements.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation including drawings, BOMs, and test plans.
• Conduct design reviews and prototype evaluations to ensure manufacturability and performance.

Production Engineering

• Provide hands‑on support to machining and assembly departments.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement design or process improvements.
• Drive cost reduction and efficiency initiatives through design optimization.

Quality Management

• Implement and manage the company’s Quality Management System (QMS).
• Develop inspection criteria, control plans, and quality documentation.
• Lead root‑cause analysis and corrective action processes for quality issues.
• Ensure compliance with internal standards and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in product design and production engineering.
• 3+ years of experience designing fluid power components (pneumatic and/ or hydraulic cylinders strongly preferred).
• Proficiency in Fusion 360 for CAD/CAM design a plus.
• Strong understanding of machining, and assembly process for hydraulic and pneumatic components.
• Experience with quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of materials and tolerancing for pneumatic and hydraulic applications.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, AS9100 or similar quality standards a plus.
• Experience with ERP systems (EPICOR Kinetic) and engineering change control a plus.
• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems a plus.

Flexibility

Flexible work from home options available.

Compensation

$100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

About Custom Cylinders, Inc.

Established over 40 years ago by engineers, Custom Cylinders, Inc. specializes in the design and manufacturing of custom pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders and valves and continues to maintain its design‑focused approach to addressing customer needs. In addition to custom cylinders, we can also provide fittings, valves, and other components, and are continually expanding our offerings to meet comprehensive customer needs. Custom Cylinders can service orders as small as a single cylinder or as large as 50,000 pieces per year.

Our products are found in a wide variety of industries and applications including but not limited to food processing and packaging, medical devices, printing, automotive, material handling systems, and automation.

Our size gives us the flexibility to take on projects and degrees of customization to meet customers’ needs, and our in‑house capabilities enable us to control the entire design and manufacturing process and maintain quality product development timelines and delivery.

Mission and Vision

Our mission is to be that trusted partner to our fluid power customers, solving their complex pneumatic and hydraulic challenges by delivering the delicate balance between performance, quality and cost. Founded by engineers, our design focused approach emphasizes designing and delivering solutions that solve problems and optimize costs.