Design Engineer
Kellyยฎ Engineering is seeking a Design Engineer for a direct hire position with an Aurora, IL based client. This is an ideal role for an individual with 2+ yearsโ design engineering experience. If you are passionate about shaping the world we live in and are ready to reengineer your future, trust the experts at hiring experts.
Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation:
$80,000-100,000
Overview
Our client is a privately held manufacturer of custom sheet metal products in Aurora, IL. Due to continued growth, they are adding a Design Engineer to support product design and development for in-house manufacturing.
Responsibilities
- Design and modify sheet metal components, assemblies, and products using SolidWorks.
- Create and maintain 3D models, 2D drawings, BOMs, and engineering documentation.
- Develop custom designs based on customer requirements and manufacturing capabilities.
- Support prototype development, testing, and transition to production.
- Provide technical support to manufacturing, including drawing updates and design changes.
- Reverse engineer existing products and improve current designs for manufacturability.
- Process engineering changes and maintain accurate product documentation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- 2+ years of design engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
- SolidWorks proficiency including PDM or similar CAD file management system
- Experience designing sheet metal components and assemblies.
- Understanding of manufacturing processes, engineering drawings, GD&T, weld symbols, and bend allowances.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Preferred
- ERP systems.
- Exposure to metal fabrication, welding, and assembly operations.
- Continuous improvement or Lean Manufacturing experience.
What happens next:
Once you apply, youโll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But donโt worry โ even if this position doesnโt work out, youโre still in the Kelly Engineering network. That means our team of expert engineering recruiters will have access to your profile, making your opportunities limitless.
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