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Senior Mechanical Engineer - NPD

Michael Page
  • Wood Dale, IL
  • $130,000–$145,000 Per Year
  • Instant Apply
4 days ago

Job Description

  • Drive end-to-end product development efforts, converting market needs and customer requirements into commercially successful, manufacturable security products.
  • Develop, administer, and optimize product configurator models, rules, and logic to streamline quoting, configuration, and order-entry processes.
  • Create, verify, and standardize installation guides, technical documentation, user manuals, and product communications for internal stakeholders and field personnel.
  • Direct the design and engineering of sophisticated mechanical systems from concept through production, balancing performance, manufacturability, quality, and cost objectives.
  • Coach and support junior engineers, designers, and technicians through technical mentorship, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Manage cross-functional development teams while leading design reviews and translating customer expectations into clear engineering requirements and executable project plans.
  • Conduct detailed structural and load analyses, perform finite element simulations, select appropriate materials, and implement Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) best practices.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Open role due to growth, supporting critical product development effortsStrong compensation, 10% 401k match, profit sharing, and more!
  • Strong mechanical and structural experience with problem-solving and solution-driven thinking
  • Ability to manage complex NPD engineering projects (Short and Long Term)
  • Engineering Degree Required - Mechanical preferred
  • 10+ years of relevant mechanical design experience - Metals manufacturing strongly preferred
  • Knowledge of measurement tools, GD&T, FEA, etc.
  • 5-10+ years of New Product Development
  • Strong experience with AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor
  • Knowledge of ERP and Microsoft Suite, and Project management tools
  • Sponsorship not provided

Our client is a well-established and rapidly expanding manufacturer of fabricated metal products and assemblies that deliver security-focused solutions to a diverse customer base. Through continued market expansion and a commitment to innovation, the company is developing new products and applications to meet evolving customer needs. They are seeking an experienced Engineer to lead mechanical design and product development efforts while enjoying a competitive compensation package, strong benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

  • Salary $130,000-$145,000
  • Target Bonus
  • Profit Sharing
  • 10% 401k Match
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
  • Other ancillary benefits
  • 3 weeks PTO

Numbers & Facts

LocationWood Dale, IL
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$130,000–$145,000 Per Year
Company Size500 to 999 employees
Year Founded1976
Websitehttp://www.michaelpage.com/

About Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the Americas, UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and Africa.

In the US, we focus on the areas of:

  • Advisory
  • Banking and Financial Services
  • Finance and Accounting
  • Engineering and Manufacturing
  • Healthcare & Life Sciences
  • Human Resources
  • Information Technology
  • Legal
  • Marketing
  • Page Personnel Office Support
  • Oil and Gas
  • Procurement and Supply Chain
  • Real Estate and Construction
  • Sales

Skills

  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Autodesk Inventorunmatched
  • Best Practicesunmatched
  • Coachingunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Dental Insuranceunmatched
  • Design Servicesunmatched
  • Design for Assembly (DFA)unmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • Engineeringunmatched
  • Finite Element Analysisunmatched
  • Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancingunmatched
  • Installation Guideunmatched
  • Manufacturing Designunmatched
  • Mechanical Designunmatched
  • Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Metal Manufacturingunmatched
  • Microsoft Projectunmatched
  • Order Processingunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Product Developmentunmatched
  • Product Documentationunmatched
  • Product Supportunmatched
  • Project Management Softwareunmatched
  • Project Planningunmatched
  • Systems Engineeringunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Technical Writingunmatched
  • Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
  • Vision Planunmatched

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