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Design Manufacturing Engineer

Holland

University Park, Illinois

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Bill of Materials (BOM), Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Policies, Cost Control, Crane, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Driver's License, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Electrical Design, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Wiring, Equipment Selection, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Forklift, Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Machine Tool, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Design, Organizational Skills, Physical Demands, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Data Management (PDM), Production Support, Production Systems, Quality Control, Schematics, SolidWorks, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Standards Development, Team Player, Technical Support, Technical/Engineering Design, Testing, Value Engineering, Vehicle Fleets, Welding, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
University Park, Illinois
POSTED
30+ days ago
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Job Duties Include but are not limited to: 

  • Design mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems that meet customer and project requirements. 
  • Develop cost-effective designs, detailed drawings, and BOMs using SolidWorks PDM and IFS ERP.
  • Test and troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems to support production and field operations. 
  • Provide technical support to shop floor teams, suppliers, and customers. 
  • Develop and maintain standard work, SOPs, and process documentation to improve consistency and safety. 
  • Support quality control and continuous improvement efforts to enhance reliability and reduce costs. 
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless design-to-build transitions. 
  • Assist in equipment selection, tooling setup, and cost-optimization initiatives.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Ability to lift to 25 lbs. without reasonable accommodation. 
  • The ability to travel up to 10% of the time. 
  • Willingness to wear PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toed boots) as required. 

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: 

  • Office/cubicle environment. 
  • Shop environment includes welding, overhead cranes, and fork trucks. 
  • Field on-track environment involving all weather conditions. 
QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Mechatronics Engineering (or equivalent). 
  • 5+ years of experience in design/manufacturing engineering with hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems. 
  • Proficient in SolidWorks, with experience in PDM and ERP systems (IFS preferred). 
  • Strong understanding of hydraulic schematics, pneumatic circuits, and electrical wiring. 
  • Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and standard work principles. 
  • Hands-on troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. 
  • Strong teamwork, communication, and organizational skills. 
  • Occasional domestic or international travel may be required. 
  • Knowledge of FMEA, Lean practices, Six Sigma and Value Engineering. 
  • Must maintain a valid Driver’s License and Passport and abide by our Corporate Fleet Policy 
  • Ability to complete all pre-employment testing required by Holland, L.P. 

Disclaimer
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Management reserves the right to revise this job description at any time to add or remove tasks as circumstances change, (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments). 

Wage Type: Salaried, exempt 

 

University Park, IL

About the Company

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Holland

Unmatched Next-Day Coverage

Founded in 1929 in Holland, Mich., Holland has long been recognized for delivering the most next-day service lanes in its territory and annually records one of the lowest claim ratios in the industry. Originally committed to serving the central United States, Holland has expanded farther into the Southeast and Midwest where it continues to provide on-time reliability. Its dedicated employees have earned the prestigious Quest for Quality award from Logistics Management magazine every year since the mid-1980s.

Coverage

Holland provides full-state regional delivery in 12 states and 2 provinces: Illinois; Indiana; Iowa; Kentucky; Michigan; Minnesota; Missouri; North Carolina; Ohio; South Carolina; Tennessee; Wisconsin; Ontario; and Quebec, Canada. We provide direct, regional delivery in large markets in 9 states: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kansas, Nebraska, New York, Pennsylvania, South Dakota and West Virginia. Holland also provides service to additional points in the Northeastern United States through a partnership with its sister company New Penn and to additional points in the Western United States through a partnership with its sister company Reddaway.

History

  • Founded in 1929 in Holland, Mich.
  • Acquired by TNT Ltd. in 1985; TNT became USF in 1996
  • Became part of YRC Worldwide (YRCW) in 2005

Facilities and Equipment

  • 58 service centers including 4 in Canada
  • 6,886 Trailers
  • 4,190 Tractors
  • Liftgate service available at most service centers

People

  • Scott D. Ware, president
  • Over 8,500 employees
  • 135 account executives

Service

  • More next-day service lanes than any other competitor in its region
  • Highly reliable on-time performance
  • 0.69 percent claim ratio 2017 YTD
  • 99.75 percent of all shipments delivered claim-free
COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Transport and Storage - Materials
FOUNDED
1929
WEBSITE
http://www.hollandregional.com

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