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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Industrial Kinetics, Inc.Downers Grove, IL, USA
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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 conveyor 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 .

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 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 :

  • 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 programing 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)
  • Skills & Competencies :

  • 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 straight forward 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
  • Excellent communication skills
  • 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

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