Design Engineer - Military veterans preferred

Description

Our most important asset is our people. Who we are, what we do, how we do it and why we are passionate are all centerpieces of why we succeed. 

We are proud to be recognized:

• Among America's Best Midsize Employers by Forbes in 2021, 2022 and 2024
• As a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace for four consecutive years (2021-2025)

We currently operate in-office Monday-Thursday, with an optional remote day on Friday.

This position is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship.

Role Summary

As a Design Engineer, you will serve as a creative and collaborative team player focused on providing mechanical design solutions and technical guidance in a hands-on role, ensuring optimal part performance throughout the product life cycle. You will leverage CAD tools to create, evaluate, and revise product drawings while maintaining accurate documentation for manufacturing and global team reference. In this role, you'll also proactively identify opportunities for design improvement and cost reduction across products to enhance performance and strengthen market competitiveness.

In This Role, You Will:

• Provide mechanical engineering designs and support for New Product Development (NPD) and Continuous Product Development (CPD) by designing, prototyping, testing and debugging to support product initiatives across wide range of products.
• Develop parts and product designs using 2D and 3D drawing skills and insuring products live up to all specifications and design intent.
• Support the project managers and teams by staying focused on key milestones on multiple projects and ensuring timelines are met.
• Provide product documentation (bill of material, 2D/3D product drawings, DRILs, product specs, agency testing and engineering change orders) using our document storage platforms, providing mechanical design expertise from product launch through the end of a products' life.
• Support the ECO system with supporting documents, appropriate sample testing, cost-efficient releases and timely updates.
• Stay current on new design and manufacturing technologies and theories to provide Fellowes with design applications with regards to current and future business categories.
• Work closely with the Fellowes' global engineers and key OEM suppliers to assertively support and drive new and continuous product development projects.
• Analyze test results, direct test methods and provide critical thinking while actively participating in defective product reviews aimed at identifying root cause and corrective actions.

What You Bring to the Team

• At least 3 years' experience working on the conception, development, and launch of products
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

• Strong computer-aided design skills (preferably SolidWorks).
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to effectively work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Able to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Thinks creatively, evaluates multiple solutions and uses appropriate engineering principles during problem solving process.
• Willing to use lab equipment, power and hand tools to assemble product models and prototypes.
• Strong work ethics and committed to delivering projects on time.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally on occasion.

The hiring range for this position in Itasca, IL is $80,000 - $90,000 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills and experience, among other factors. An annual incentive may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. An overview of our benefits offering is available here: Fellowes Benefits Overview.

Fellowes Brands - A Family Business Since 1917
For over a century, Fellowes has been committed to positively impacting people through our culture, relationships and solutions. We have evolved toward relevance with each decade and generation, responding to a constantly changing world. Today, we are on an ambitious journey to grow our influence and impact in enhancing and maximizing work experiences worldwide. We are a “Brand on the Move” and remain committed to finding new ways to help people work better and feel better.

Visit our Careers Site: www.fellowesbrands.com/us/en/careers/Pages/overview.aspx

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Fellowes, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a mutual service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered Fellowes' property, and Fellowes will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. This includes resumes submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting the Talent Acquisition Department.

PI278678479