Design Engineer Metals Chicago $70-$95K Plus Bonus
Overview
Seeking a Design Engineer with expertise in metal fabrication to develop engineered products and custom components. This role involves designing metal parts and assemblies while collaborating with sales teams to create innovative solutions. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and drives efficiency through design optimization.
What You'll Do9
- 1Design and develop metal components and assemblies for manufactured products
- 2Create 3D CAD models and detailed engineering drawings
- 3Prepare production-ready documentation for manufacturing teams
- 4Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs)
- 5Collaborate with manufacturing and production teams to ensure efficient fabrication
- 6Apply design for manufacturability principles throughout the design process
- 7Support prototype development and testing
- 8Identify cost reduction opportunities and process improvements
- 9Manage multiple projects while meeting quality standards and timelines
Requirements10
- 1Bachelor’s degree in design engineering or related field
- 25+ years of experience in wood or metal manufacturing
- 3Familiarity with sheet metal aluminum machining die casting extrusion
- 4Expertise in multi-material integration wood metal plastics glass
- 5Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor AutoCAD Vault
- 6Working knowledge of ERP software
- 7Strong understanding of DFM principles
- 8Experience with cabinetry hardware and joining techniques
- 9Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
- 10Commitment to continuous learning and technical growth
Salary Insight
$70 - $95k per year
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