Sr Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Mechanical Design EngineerConsidering applying for this job Do not delay, scroll down and make your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out.$115K to $140K base plus bonus | Commercial Foodservice Equipment | Chicago Area | 100% OnsiteIf you've taken a product from first sketch through pilot and into full production, and you want a real say in what gets built next, this one is worth a look.The RoleAn established manufacturer of commercial foodservice equipment is strengthening its engineering team under a new VP of Engineering. You'll be the senior designer on a small team and the VP's right-hand partner. You start as an individual contributor with a clear path to engineering leadership as the team grows.Why It's Worth Your TimeYou'll lead the redesign of several established products and help set the standards the team designs to, so you get to define the next generation of equipment. You'll build and test your own prototypes. Leadership gives clear direction and then trusts you to run with it. You also get the stability of a global parent company with the feel of a focused business unit.What You'll Actually DoLead new product and continuous improvement projects from concept through prototype, validation and launchCreate production-ready models, drawings and BOMs in SolidWorks, heavy on sheet metal and weldmentsBuild and test prototypes, then document performance and reliabilityPartner with Manufacturing, Quality and Sales on designs that are easy to build and serviceHelp shape drawing standards and modular design practicesWhat We're Looking ForBachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years designing products in manufacturingHands-on stage-gate NPD experience: concept, prototype, pilot and full productionAdvanced SolidWorks, especially sheet metal parts and assembliesA self-starter who thinks problems through and brings ideas to the tableHeat transfer, UL/NSF testing or foodservice experience is a plus. xhyhwjd Local candidates preferred.