Design engineer Job Listing at Kelly Services in Chicago Heights, IL (Job ID US3540810_BH9737776)

Description

Design Engineer
Chicago Heights, IL 
Direct Hire - Salary 90K +/- Depending on fit and experience 

• Engineering Degree not required / 5+ year experience in tool design
• Must be able to work W/O Sponsorship 

Job Description 

• The Design Engineer will execute custom designs for customer-specific applications for manufacturing.
• Complete tooling 3D design and 2D (SolidWorks preferred) drawings based on specifications for each application.
• Prefer a combination of tooling for wood and metals applications.
• The engineer will be challenged with a balance of projects for active orders and work towards projects.
• The engineer will work with the Project Managers, Account Managers, and Manufacturing Engineering to scope potential projects, innovate design ideas, create prototypes, review possible improvements, perform validation testing, and complete cost analyses to determine pricing which will be profitable and competitive.
• Ensure all products provide a high-quality level that meets customer expectations.
• The engineer will be part of the approval process to ensure that the different products are fully operational, effective, and free from defects.
• Verifying the quality and performance of the products, in addition to troubleshooting, and the rectification of any existing errors or defects, are the primary duties.
• Other collaborative duties will be related to providing sizing and specifications for custom designs and overall production support for other engineers.
• Selects commercial components and materials of construction for individual parts and assemblies.
• Utilizes knowledge of various machines, engineering practices, mathematics, strength of materials and other physical sciences to check and/or complete drawings.
• Checks and approves detailed drawings done by others prior to fabrication. 
• Revises assembly, detail drawings, and bills of material as required.
• Continuous pattern of regular and prompt attendance is required.
• Work on projects to bring new designs and production capabilities into the business. 
• Generate unique design solutions for customer-specific applications.
• Generate full production documentation and bills of materials for production.
• Communicate with the production department and Manufacturing Engineering to resolve part fabrication, assembly, and testing issues.
• Handle post-production issues with projects.
• Regularly meet with the engineering team to discuss strategies to improve design practices and efficiencies to improve quality and increase throughput.
• Process ECRs to capture all changes or errors caught during production.
• Establish a framework for necessary contributions from various departments and facilitate their collaboration. 

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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