wedi Corp · 15 hours ago
Manufacturing Design Engineer
Batavia, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$65K/yr - $75K/yrWedi Corporation is seeking a dynamic and innovative Manufacturing Design Engineer to join their team and drive excellence in manufacturing process development and product design. The Design Engineer will develop, improve, and optimize products and production processes, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure designs are manufacturable and cost-effective.
Building MaterialHardwareRetailWholesale
Responsibilities
Develop and refine product designs using CAD (Autodesk Suite) tools to meet performance, safety, and manufacturability requirements for building-material products
Ensure designs align with plant capabilities, equipment constraints, and material properties
Collaborate with quality, supply chain, manufacturing engineering and production teams to support product launches, and improvements to ensure seamless transition from design to manufacturing
Conduct feasibility studies, tolerance analyses, and design validations
Evaluate GD & T requirements of new and existing designs for product compatibility and function
Create and maintain engineering documentation including drawings, BOMs, technical data sheets and specifications
Support root‑cause analysis for design‑related production issues
Manage, maintain, and create part data within the company’s ERP system to ensure accurate part numbers, BOM structures and optimization of components for documentation
Evaluate materials and components for suitability, cost, and performance
Coordinate with suppliers on custom parts, manufacturability feedback, and design changes
Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and internal quality systems
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical or design engineering, OR PROVEN equivalent work experience and relevant training in new product design
Experience with the design process of new products from initial concept to production launch is a plus
Proficient in 2D and 3D modeling software (AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, etc). (Autodesk Inventor preferred)
Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
Continuous learning and willingness to learn
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
Ability to work with others, as well as independently
Strong analytical and Innovative problem‑solving skills
Attention to detail
Cross‑functional teamwork
Technical curiosity
Ownership and accountability
Regularly use hands and fingers to handle, control or feel objects
Regularly required to speak and hear
Must be able to maneuver to and around equipment
Must be able to stand, sit, kneel, stoop, bend, and twist for extended periods of time
Self-motivated & self-disciplined
Flexibility and adaptability to changing work priorities and schedule, as needed on occasion
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Company
wedi Corp
wedi is part of the ARDEX Group – United in shaping the future of construction.
Founded in 1983
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
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2024-05-24
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