Sr Project Engineer

Join our vertically integrated team at MAT Holdings, Inc., a leading global manufacturer with a 40-year history. We''re proud to provide employment opportunities for more than 14,000 employees across 12 countries. Headquartered in Long Grove, Illinois, we have over 40 factories on three continents, including 2.1 million square feet of U.S. distribution and manufacturing space.

You will find our products in home improvement centers, big box retailers, hardware stores and automotive chains. They''re in the cars you drive, the trailers you tow, and the heavy-duty machinery you operate.

MAT can maintain consistent expertise and solutions across the entire supply chain. We're experts in engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, logistics and distribution, marketing, design, and customer service - we don''t just make it happen, we ensure it happens with excellence.

We're more than manufacturing, we're MAT.

MAT Industries Inc. (MIND), a proud member of MAT Holdings Inc., is a leading manufacturer of air compressors and air brake tanks. World class domestic manufacturing facilities allow MAT Industries to offer high quality air compressors, air tools, and accessories to retailers under brands such as Powermate, Industrial Air, Industrial Air Contractor, and Sanborn as well as private label. Our air compressors are sold through retailers including major home centers, hardware co-ops, independents, and farm and fleet stores around the US.

Core Values:

• Accountability- Each of us is responsible for our words, actions and results.
• Integrity- We are committed to doing the right thing and maintaining high ethical standards in all our business dealings.
• Teamwork- We collaborate effectively to drive excellence and deliver results.
• Customer Centric- We focus on our customers and are responsive to their needs. When they succeed, we succeed.
• Equality/Respect- We strive to create a supportive environment by respecting, valuing and treating people of all backgrounds with dignity and professionalism.
• Continuous Improvement- We are curious, continually seeking new knowledge, ways to improve ourselves, and the company.

Quality Policy:

• MAT Industries, LLC. and all its employees are committed to manufacturing & delivering quality products that exceed our customers' expectations. Our Quality Management System uses continuous improvement tools & total employee involvement to achieve the goal of being a world-class manufacturer/supplier.

Benefits

• MAT Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries offer a complete benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance after 60 days of employment
• Paid Time Off (PTO), including paid vacation, sick days, and paid holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan + Company Match
• Career Advancement Program, training and development
• Wellness Programs, including fitness reimbursements and mental health support
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Voluntary Life / AD&D , Employer Provided Life/AD&D
• and More

Design and develop all aspects of air compressors and air brake tanks. This person will work directly with Marketing, Sourcing, Manufacturing, and Quality to develop new products and improve existing products. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Responsibilities:

• The role demands strong interpersonal judgment, including diplomacy, respectful engagement, and the ability to navigate difficult conversations. The individual must listen carefully, acknowledge issues, and ensure timely follow‑through
• Lead assigned projects for New Product Launch / industrialization
• Identify project requirements and timing needs to meet customer requirements for safety, quality, delivery, and cost. Check and approve technical drawings
• Deliver project by defining, validating and costing the product, developing and leading project timeline, supporting the industrialization of the product
• Create and lead value improvement and bench marking projects to improve quality and cost
• Ensure assigned projects meet compliance standards such as ASME and UL 1450
• Validates Product Performance and Durability requirements by coordinating testing with Test Lab
• Leads project by monitoring and managing timeline, coordinating with internal resources, identifying issues and implementing corrective actions
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations
• Use CAD to generate Assembly and Component models and drawings
• Use technical writing skills to create instructions for both end user products and production activities
• Create GD&T tolerancing schemes appropriate to the design requirements
• Proactively inspect current production process for quality and/or cost concerns and collaboratively develop counter measures
• Analyze field and test failures to determine root cause and recommend/ design product improvements
• Mentor junior engineering staff in best practices
• Other duties and tasks assigned as necessary

Prerequisites:

• All employees are required to work on-site. At times it may be necessary to work hours beyond the standard office hours to get the required tasks accomplished to meet deadlines
• Must be able to read (in English) written instructions, handbooks, manuals, correspondence, memos, etc.
• Able to read/ interpret regulations, technical specifications and drawings
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Highly motivated, well-organized & maintain high personal standards of quality
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills.

Education/Experience:

• BSME (or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience)
• Mechanical Design with 5 plus years' experience in outdoor power equipment, small gasoline engine or other similar experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Root cause analysis and problem solving
• Extensive experience in Creo/ Pro-E Wildfire software (solid modeling and drawing creation)
• Failure analysis and test data evaluation & packaging development and testing
• Development of on-product and in-manual safety and instructional messages

Physical & Environmental Requirements:

• Ability to use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Ability to stand/sit prolonged periods standing and performing repetitive tasks
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to hear sounds and differentiate between them
• Ability to visually understand distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and color vision

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.