Design Engineer
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Overview
Remote
On-site
Compensation
$75,000-$90,000/year
Job Description
Job Title: Design Engineer
Location: Wood Dale, IL 60191Hire Type: Direct HireSalary: $75,000 – $90,000 annually
Our client, a growing manufacturer of custom retail fixtures and display solutions, is seeking a Design Engineer to join their engineering team. This role will focus on the design and development of metal retail fixtures, working closely with sales, manufacturing, and production teams to create innovative, cost-effective solutions for customers. The ideal candidate will have experience designing metal products within a manufacturing environment and be proficient in either Autodesk Inventor or SolidWorks.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop custom retail fixtures and display systems primarily focused on metal products.
- Create detailed manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
- Collaborate with sales and customers to develop creative and functional design solutions.
- Work closely with manufacturing and production teams to ensure designs are manufacturable and meet quality standards.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring on-time completion.
- Support prototype development, testing, and product improvements.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and value-engineered solutions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field preferred.
- 3+ years of design engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience designing metal products or retail fixtures strongly preferred.
- Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor preferred; candidates with strong SolidWorks experience will also be considered.
- Experience creating and maintaining BOMs and engineering documentation.
- Understanding of metal fabrication, sheet metal, and manufacturing processes.
- ERP system experience preferred.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Benefits
Our client offers a competitive compensation package including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- Bonus Opportunity
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
Sterling Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
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