Design Engineer

Lee Hecht Harrison
  • Geneva, IL
  • $105,000–$120,000 Per Year
25 days ago

Job Description

The Design Engineer will lead the design, development, and launch of new products while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions that meet performance, cost, and manufacturing objectives.

What You'll Do

  • Lead product development projects from concept through production launch.

  • Create and validate product designs using CAD, engineering analysis, and testing methodologies.

  • Develop innovative solutions while balancing quality, functionality, manufacturability, cost, and schedule requirements.

  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

  • Apply strong mechanical engineering principles to product and component design.

  • Collaborate with Product Management, Manufacturing, Sales, Marketing, and Engineering teams to bring new products to market.

  • Conduct design reviews, risk assessments, and engineering evaluations using tools such as FMEA, DOE, FEA, and 8D.

  • Support design improvements, problem-solving efforts, and continuous product enhancements.

  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineering team members.

  • Stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices.

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

  • 4+ years of product design and development experience.

  • Advanced proficiency with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.

  • Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.

  • Experience designing products involving plastics, sheet metal, metal castings, and mechanical assemblies.

  • Knowledge of GD&T and design-for-manufacturing principles.

  • Understanding of manufacturing processes including injection molding, blow molding, stamping, roll forming, and powder coating.

  • Experience utilizing engineering tools such as FMEA, DOE, FEA, and 8D methodologies.

  • Strong project management, communication, and organizational skills.

Salary Range: $105,000-$120,000

Benefits:

  • Health, dental, and vision, life, short/long term disability insurance

  • 401(k) offering

  • Paid time off and holidays (80 hours PTO)

  • Paid sick leave where applicable by state law.

LHH is a leader in permanent recruitment-and in the placement of top talent. Our areas of specialty include office administration, customer service, human resources, engineering, and supply chain and logistics. Please feel to check us out and apply for other opportunities if this role isn't a perfect match.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Pay Details: $105,000.00 to $120,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Matthew Kryca

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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Numbers & Facts

LocationGeneva, IL
Salary$105,000–$120,000 Per Year

Skills

  • 8Dunmatched
  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Softwareunmatched
  • CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing)unmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Disability Insuranceunmatched
  • Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)unmatched
  • Finite Element Analysisunmatched
  • Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancingunmatched
  • Human Resources Customer Serviceunmatched
  • Injection Moldingunmatched
  • Logisticsunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Manufacturing Costunmatched
  • Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
  • Marketingunmatched
  • Mechanical Assemblyunmatched
  • Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Molding Processesunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Plastics Designunmatched
  • Powder Coatingunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Product Designunmatched
  • Product Developmentunmatched
  • Product/Service Launchunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Quality Assurance Methodologyunmatched
  • Risk Analysisunmatched
  • Salesunmatched
  • SolidWorksunmatched
  • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • Supply Chainunmatched
  • Technical Leadershipunmatched
  • Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
  • United States Department of Energy (DOE)unmatched

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