Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Industrial Kinetics

Downers Grove (IL)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401k with company match

Vacation, Paid Leave and paid holidays

Medical insurance options

Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

A leading material handling solutions provider is looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Downers Grove, IL. This role involves leading design projects from concept through to implementation, working collaboratively within a team. Candidates should have a strong background in conveyor design, excellent 3D modeling skills, and a BS in Mechanical Engineering. The position offers a competitive salary of $100k - $110k/year, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

5+ years of conveyor or machine design experience required.
Creativity in providing design alternatives and solutions.
Ability to travel as needed (limited).
Job Shop manufacturing experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop custom conveyor solutions using 3D modeling techniques.
Ensure all designs meet project specifications and standards.
Prepare detailed fabrication and assembly drawings.
Work on multiple projects concurrently, managing timelines.

Skills

3D design software proficiency

Problem solving and creativity

Team collaboration

Power transmission knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Education

BS in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

ERP systems (Epicor)

Job description

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Industrial Kinetics is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer who is eager to lead design projects and play a key role in guiding the company’s continued growth. As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you’ll take full ownership of your projects—guiding them from initial concept and detailed design through production, installation, and implementation. You’ll work alongside a small, collaborative team where your contributions are visible, your ideas are valued, and creativity drives innovation. This role offers the freedom to shape solutions, the satisfaction of seeing your designs come to life, and the chance to make a direct and lasting impact.

Company Overview:

At Industrial Kinetics, we’re not just about conveyor systems; we’re about revolutionizing the way goods move efficiently and seamlessly. Family owned and operated since 1969; we have been creating innovative material handling concepts that make a quantifiable difference to the bottom lines of our ever-growing list of national and international clients to keep them ahead of their competition for years to come. From the simplest conveying equipment to the complexities of highly technical robotic parts manipulation, we are our customers’ single-source answer to even the most difficult projects. To learn more about Industrial Kinetics, please visit us at www.iki.com.

In support of our incredible team, Industrial Kinetics offers:

Competitive salary: The hiring range for the role is $100k - $110k/year and will be dependent on experience, skills and education
401k with company match
Vacation, Paid Leave and paid holidays
Medical insurance (Six different options)
Dental and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this position will focus on the mechanical design and development of custom and standard designed conveyor and material handling equipment for the package and pallet conveying industry. The work is project based with a large variety of equipment, applications and requirements. Ideal candidates should differentiate themselves with not only complete technical competencies but the ability to own a design from start to finish.

Responsibilities:

Develop custom and standard conveyor solutions using 3D modeling and sheet metal techniques that fit project and/or company standards within schedule - while considering fabrication, assembly, maintenance, installation, and serviceability
Create accurate deliverables for internal and external customers to specified standards within project schedule
Work with the team to continuously improve procedures and processes to improve safety, quality and profitability
Able to handle multiple projects at once
Ensure necessary details, dimensions and calculations are prepared and accurately applying applicable standards
Prepare detailed fabrication and assembly drawings from the final three-dimensional model and ensure completeness of data on prints
Produce process documentation such as hand sketches, process sheets and inspection plans as required
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

This position requires applicants to be legally authorized to work in the United States. No via sponsorship is available at this time.
BS in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or Mechatronics
5+ years of conveyor or machine design experience
Proven ability to develop unique solutions to new mechanical designs/problems
Thorough understanding of 3D design software, SolidWorks preferred
Computer programming experience for the purposes of automation within SolidWorks is a plus
Working knowledge of power transmission products, pneumatics, hydraulics, and electric motors
General knowledge of metal fabrication methods including machining and forming
Basic understanding of AutoCAD preferred
Proficient in MS Office
Experience with ERP systems (Epicor) a plus
Job Shop manufacturing experience strongly preferred
Ability to travel as needed (limited)
Creativity - Contributes to the creation of solutions. Active participant in design and brainstorming sessions. Regularly suggests new technologies that could benefit Industrial Kinetics within their own functional area. Offers design alternatives during problem solving sessions. Begins to take educated risks to explore new ideas. Draws on customer and industry understanding to bring new ideas to Industrial Kinetics.
Design / Technical Analysis - Sought out to solve a range of straightforward engineering problems; directs people on where to go if answer is unknown; all work may be checked or verified by more senior staff; presents solution methods in formal design reviews; authors reports of work as required. Develops detailed drawings with little supervision. Leverages knowledge of manufacturing and machining process to apply proper tolerances, fitments, and clearances.
Engineering Tools - Developing expertise in a large variety of engineering tools consistent with their level of responsibility. Beginning to anticipate needs of the department and identifies areas for new tools or new application of existing tools. Begins to create time saving processes to simplify engineering design activities within own functional area.
Systems Expertise - Draws upon experience in previous project assignments, recognizes other design elements that would affect their work. Developing an understanding of the impact their work has on both upstream and downstream activities/processes.
Organized and detail oriented
Collaborative, team builder and impactful coach and mentor
Proficient with Microsoft applications and understands the use of ERP systems for manufacturing

For Consideration:

Ready for that next level career opportunity to lead an accounting team and apply your engineering and design skills to bring Industrial Kinetics to the next level? For consideration, please submit your resume by clicking the apply button.

Industrial Kinetics is an equal opportunity employer.

Key Words: Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Designer, Machine Designer, Conveyor, Material Handling, Automation Engineer, Machine Design Engineer

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