Suncast Corporation ยท 10 hours ago
Senior Design Engineer
Batavia, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$105K/yr - $115K/yr
8+ years expSuncast Corporation is the leading US-based designer, manufacturer, and distributor of high-quality resin products for the home and industrial markets. The Senior Design Engineer is responsible for taking a product concept and developing it into a finished product, leading all project-based activities from initial CAD design until production to ensure timely delivery of projects with quality and cost effectiveness.
ManufacturingRetail
Responsibilities
Has a full understanding of area of specialization; resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways
The Senior Design Engineer will have the ability to organize and prioritize simultaneous projects
Strong understanding of mechanical principles
The Senior Design Engineer will need a understanding of manufacturing processes from injection molding, blow molding, stamping, roll forming, and powder coating
Has developed proficiency in a range of processes or procedures through job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience
Completes a variety of atypical assignments
Works within defined processes and procedures or methodologies and helps determine the appropriate approach for new assignments
Works with a limited degree of supervision
Acts as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience
The Senior Design Engineer will develop solutions and recommendations; take ownership of the engineering process
Represents the level at which career may stabilize for many years or even until retirement
Understands and applies latest technology in designs
May participate in activities related to protecting Suncast intellectual property
Defines requirements to aid in the analysis and solving of problems
The Design Engineer works within cross-company collaboration and develops positive relationships with other engineering disciplines and other Suncast functions, such as product management, sales, manufacturing, and marketing to support client needs
Qualification
Required
A 4-year Bachelor of science degree in an appropriate engineering discipline (a Bachelor of applied science degree will NOT be accepted) from an accredited institution in the U.S. or a comparable foreign university
Must have 8+ years of experience
High level of expertise in solid modeling (SolidWorks preferred)
Strong mechanical aptitude
Good conceptualization, visualization and creativity
Good time management, prioritization and analytical problem solving
Ability to perform detail-oriented work with high degree of accuracy
Good design experience with Plastics, sheet metal, metal castings (Die and sand) with knowledge of material specs and use
Good experience in new product design and development
Knowledge & experience of GD&T required
Knowledge of tools (FMEA, DOE, FEA, 8D etc) required
Complies with record-keeping and file sharing conventions
Adaptable, able to adjust to ongoing changes and improvements
Experience with assemblies and mechanisms
Good understanding of manufacturing processes
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
This position requires a high degree of computer literacy. The employee must understand file management methods using Windows platforms. There must be a strong understanding of three-dimensional CAD methods and solid modeling methods. Experience in SolidWorks is a strong plus. This employee must also be thoroughly familiar with spreadsheets and be able to use features such as complex formulas and graphing
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Prescription Drugs, Vision insurance, Telehealth benefits
Group Term Life insurance
401K with employer match
Paid vacation time off
Paid holidays
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health
Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
Tuition Reimbursement
Company
Suncast Corporation
Suncast Corporation is the leading US-based designer, manufacturer, and distributor of high-quality resin products for the home and industrial markets.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jim Ahlborn
President and Chief Executive Officer
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