Weekend Inventor Jobs in Schaumburg, IL (NOW HIRING)

Who We Are:

Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries.  We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation, and premium products to all of our customers.

Why We are Different:

At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are.  We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members’ unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.  We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members.

What You will Get:

1. A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture.
2. Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more!
3. Fair and competitive compensation.
4. Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow.
5. Holiday, personal and vacation days.

Summary/Objective

The Design Engineer can work within a dynamic group to meet project goals and timelines. The person in this position must be well organized, detail oriented, and have the flexibility to handle multiple project assignments.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions including the preparation and/or modification of the following…

1. This position is responsible for creating R&D for all departments in the plant which includes but not limited to; Bus, Rail & Marine seating and accessories.

1. Design new seats, options, accessories, and other products
2. Analyze project proposals and perform engineering studies to determine feasibility and timing

1. Cost estimates and bill of materials

1. Manage projects including coordination of resources and communication to stakeholders

1. Develop designs for complete seating structures and production programs

1. Modify existing designs for new applications and various vehicle layouts
2. Serve as application expert during the review of new seat designs so they can easily adapt to current and new customer vehicles

1. Collects, reads, interprets and sees related reference documents and drawings prepares by other disciplines, vendors or outside sources
2. Ensures compliance with approved design standards to provide quality design, safety, constructability, reliable operation, construction economy and operating convenience
3. Reviews and checks calculations, design models, drawings, and design documents for quality, accuracy, neatness, functionality as observed in finished product audits

1. Interface with customers, sales team, vendor representatives, manufacturing engineers, and lab technicians
2. Evaluate existing designs and recommend opportunities for improvement

Competencies

1. Analyzing Information
2. Confidentiality
3. Quality Focus
4. Results Driven
5. Time Management.
6. Organizational Skills.

Pay Range:

Salary Range: $75,000 - $80,000

Freedman by Lippert determines pay based on several factors, including but not limited to the position being offered, education, skills, work experience, and other factors permitted by law. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range.

Freedman by Lippert offers Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401K with employer match, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Paid Family Leave, Paid Time Off and Sick Time. For a more comprehensive list please see Human Resources. 

Freedman by Lippert is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and the expected work hours are 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday; weekend and overnight work could also become necessary.

Travel

Minimal local travel.

Required Education and Experience

1. Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
2. 3D CAD part and assembly modeling (Solid Edge preferred)
3. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
4. Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently within a fast-paced environment

Preferred Education and Experience 

1. Sheet metal design expertise and process knowledge
2. Injection molding design knowledge and process understanding
3. Experience creating, executing, and maintaining DVP&R
4. DFM and DFA understanding
5. DFMEA and PFMEA exposure
6. Ability to understand and use GD&T
7. Knowledge of FMVSS and APTA White Book Standards

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Team Member for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, protected veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law.  This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave-of-absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters.  All employment and personnel-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job-related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert.

Lippert’s strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member.  Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members.  Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership.  Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

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