Design Engineer (Junior)

Junior Design Engineer

Location: Skokie,IL

We are seeking a passionate and driven Junior Design Engineer to join our innovative team. If you are a recent graduate or have 1-2 years of hands-on design experience, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic environment where you can learn all aspects of engineering.

Key Responsibilities:

• Spend 60% of your time designing in 3D CAD, specifically in SolidWorks, although experience with other 3D CAD software (AutoCAD, Creo, Inventor) is acceptable.
• Assist in design changes, creating drawings, and performing calculations.
• Spend 40% of your time on the shop floor, providing plant support on quality issues, manufacturing questions, and clarifications on drawings.
• Be hands-on in a machining environment, addressing practical engineering challenges.
• Work primarily with carbon steel, with occasional projects involving aluminum.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 1-2 years of hands-on design experience preferred; new graduates with strong internships will be considered.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software, ideally SolidWorks, but experience with AutoCAD, Creo, or Inventor is also acceptable.
• A proactive, go-getter attitude with a strong desire to learn and grow.
• Ability to wear multiple hats, assisting with quality issues, manufacturing questions, and bringing in new designs.
• Excellent teamwork skills and a willingness to support various aspects of the engineering process.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in a machining environment or designing machined components, mechanical components like valves, filters, bearings, or motor components.
• Basic understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) is a significant plus.
• Avoiding experience primarily in injection molding or plastic-related fields, as this differs significantly from our work.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to gain comprehensive engineering experience, from design to hands-on shop floor support.
• Work in a collaborative and supportive environment that values continuous learning and growth.
• Be part of a company that machines everything in-house, providing unique hands-on experience with the entire production process.

If you are a motivated and versatile individual with a strong mechanical engineering background and a desire to dive into all facets of engineering, we encourage you to apply. Join us and become a key player in our engineering team!