Senior Design and Production Engineer
Full Time
Job Summary
Custom Cylinders, Inc. is located in Cary, IL and has been designing and manufacturing high quality, custom pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders, valves and fittings since 1984. We are currently seeing tremendous growth in several of the industries that we serve, which has created an immediate need for a skilled Design and Production Engineer.
We are seeking an experienced Design and Production Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will oversee all aspects of the product design, launch, and continuous improvement processes. This person will also have responsibility for the implementation and ongoing management of our Quality Management System. Responsibilities will include the following:
Product Design & Development
- Lead the design of new pneumatic and hydraulic cylinder products, valves and fittings.
- Modeling of parts in Fusion 360 for CAD/CAM.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product specifications and performance requirements.
- Develop and maintain engineering documentation including drawings, BOMs, and test plans.
- Conduct design reviews and prototype evaluations to ensure manufacturability and performance.
Production Engineering
- Provide hands-on support to machining and assembly departments.
- Troubleshoot production issues and implement design or process improvements.
- Drive cost reduction and efficiency initiatives through design optimization.
Quality Management
- Implement and manage the company’s Quality Management System (QMS).
- Develop inspection criteria, control plans, and quality documentation.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes for quality issues.
- Ensure compliance with internal standards and customer requirements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in product design and production engineering.
- 3+ years of experience designing fluid power components (pneumatic and/ or hydraulic cylinders strongly preferred).
- Proficiency in Fusion 360 for CAD/CAM design a plus.
- Strong understanding of machining, and assembly process for hydraulic and pneumatic components.
- Experience with quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Knowledge of materials and tolerancing for pneumatic and hydraulic applications.
Preferred Skills:
- Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, AS9100 or similar quality standards a plus.
- Experience with ERP systems (EPICOR Kinetic) and engineering change control a plus.
- Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems a plus.
Flexible work from home options available.
ABOUT CUSTOM CYLINDERS, INC.
Established over 40 years ago by engineers, Custom Cylinders, Inc. specializes in the design and manufacturing of custom pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders and valves and continues to maintain its design-focused approach to addressing customer needs. In addition to custom cylinders, we can also provide fittings, valves, and other components, and are continually expanding our offerings to meet comprehensive customer needs. Custom Cylinders can service orders as small as a single cylinder or as large as 50,000 pieces per year.
Our products are found in a wide variety of industries and applications including but not limited to food processing and packaging, medical devices, printing, automotive, material handling systems, and automation.
Our size gives us the flexibility to take on projects and degrees of customization to meet customers’ needs, and our in-house capabilities enable us to control the entire design and manufacturing process and maintain quality product development timelines and delivery.
Mission and Vision
Our mission is to be that trusted partner to our fluid power customers, solving their complex pneumatic and hydraulic challenges by delivering the delicate balance between performance, quality and cost. Founded by engineers, our design focused approach emphasizes designing and delivering solutions that solve problems and optimize costs.