Lighting Innovations · 1 day ago
Senior Project Mechanical Engineer, New Products
St Charles, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expLighting Innovations is seeking a Senior Project Mechanical Engineer, New Products to join their engineering team. This role involves leading the development of innovative luminaire designs while collaborating with various departments to ensure project success from concept to production.
ElectronicsLightingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead mechanical design for new products and product improvement projects
Direct and manage third-party partners and resources to deliver new products
Apply creative thinking and analysis to develop unique, innovative concepts that meet or exceed customer requirements and product specifications
Create project scope to support product management on product requirements and assure agreed targets and timing meet the needs of our customers and company
Owner of complete project deliverables, including design documentation (i.e. 3D Assemblies, 2D Drawings), production documentation (i.e. COREBOM, Work Instructions), and technical marketing documentation (i.e IES Files, Installation Instructions), cost to price study, etc
Concurrently share design methodology within the multi-disciplinary engineering team to strengthen capabilities
Qualification
Required
Proven track record of executing new product development projects from initial project scoping to designing and testing prototypes through implementation in production
Strong evidence and experience in designing mechanical components (e.g., plastic/metal parts, mechanical assemblies, sheet metal, etc.) and understanding of manufacturing them (i.e. sheet metal fabrication, extrusions, die-casting, injection molding, etc.)
High level of exposure to technical sourcing for purchased components (i.e. LEDs, Connectors, Power Supplies, Optics, etc.) and ability to compare options quickly for the best value decision
Strong communication and organizational skills – ability to grow relationships within other departments and align for successful outcomes
Autonomous and self-directed with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Detail-oriented, with the ability to “roll up your sleeves” and use hand tools (i.e. battery powered drills, screwdrivers, wrenches, etc.) to help successfully meet project deadlines
Customer-focused with a strong sense of urgency
Team focus - demonstrated history of building rapport and quickly integrating with a new team
Business Insight – the ability to quickly analyze design options to formulate the right-sized approach
Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or equivalent experience
Experience: 15+ years of experience with electro-mechanical design, ideally with some experience in lighting
Computer Skills: Office 365, Teams, Solidworks or other CAD software, ERP (Epicor) applications
Physical Abilities: Able to travel onto production floor to work with production team. Able to lift 25 pounds and work with hands and tools
Company
Lighting Innovations
Lighting Innovations is manufactures and markets lighting solutions to customers.
Founded in 1990Johannesburg, NA - South Africa, ZAF
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2015-07-23Acquired
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