*Relocation packages are offered to candidates who reside 50+ miles from this facility*
LHH is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for a Direct Hire, Permanent Placement position with a manufacturing client near Bloomington, Indiana. In this newly created position, you will take the lead on key projects, focus on innovation, design and implement new manufacturing equipment, automation, and robotics, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and more. This is an exciting opportunity to join the fastest growing industry in America and to flourish within a team-centric work environment. The compensation is commensurate to experience and will range between $100,000-110,000 per year plus quarterly bonuses and an annual profit-sharing bonus and also includes relocation packages, sign-on bonuses, several affordable medical insurance plans, generous Paid Time Off, and a 401K plan with a company match.
***Company will not sponsor applicants for Work Visas***
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborate with the engineering team to develop, perfect, and implement new manufacturing equipment, automation, and robotics while also assisting with smaller projects involving tooling, fixtures, jigs, etc.
- Understand and apply concepts of Design For Manufacturing (DFM) when creating new equipment
- Lead new projects from beginning to end including the definition of the concept, designing the equipment with CAD, BOM selection, and installation onsite at the manufacturing center
- Generate ideas for how to improve usage of existing automation and robotics
- Work closely with the engineering team and technicians on the floor who will put your vision into action
- Troubleshoot issues that arise during the manufacturing process, complete Root Cause Analyses, and conduct follow up to ensure that the proper resolutions are in place
- Create and/or enhance Value Streams to improve efficiencies
- Calculate cost estimates for final equipment designs, and release reports to supervisors
- Attend weekly team meetings to provide progress reports, obtain updates on colleagues' progress, strategize on steps for following week and acquire information about upcoming projects
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor Degree in Engineering is required (this is non-negotiable)
- Must possess a minimum of 5+ years of experience designing manufacturing equipment, automation, and/or robotics
- Must have experience implementing designs for manufacturing equipment, automation, and/or robotics and leading those projects through the installation phase onsite at a manufacturing center
- Must have design experience using a CAD system such as SolidWorks or Creo 3D
- Must possess the ability to read blueprints and schematics
- Must possess strong analytical, trouble-shooting, and problem-solving skills
- Must possess excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively work as part of a cross-functional team
- ***Company will not sponsor applicants for Work Visas***
If you or someone in your network fit this profile and would like to apply for this Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Job in the Bloomington, IN area, please submit your application alongside your resume using the link in this posting.
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