Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Miller Electric Mfg. is an industry leader in building advanced, solution-focused products and meeting crucial needs for welding safety and health. The company’s products are designed users for manufacturing, fabrication, construction, aviation, motorsports, education, agriculture, and marine applications. Miller Electric Mfg. is wholly owned by Illinois Tool Works (ITW).

Job Profile

The company is searching for a Senior Mechanical Engineer who will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, and operations, manufacturing, customer support, and marketing to support Customer Backed Innovation (CBI) as well as support our existing product lines.

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology with a minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience

Work Experience

• Possess required work experience

Duties/Responsibilities

• Design, develop, prototype, test, DFMA, and ongoing continuous improvement of Power Systems Division products.
• Effectively collaborate with product managers, engineers, technicians, and service and manufacturing personnel to create and implement reliable, innovative, and cost-effective solutions for our customers.
• Includes resolution of field, manufacturing line, and supplier-related issues.
• Participate in project meetings and be responsible for assigned action items and project deliverables

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to analyze and solve thermal, mechanical, sound attenuation, and packaging issues
• Ability to select, analyze, and test materials for design based on durability and cost-effectiveness
• Must be a team player with a positive attitude, high motivation, excellent communication skills, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in computer design skills including SolidWorks, SolidWorks PDM, and Microsoft Office.
• Project management skills – aggressively manage medium to large projects
• Proven track record of design and meeting project timeline criteria.

Preferred Qualifications

• DC and AC motor/generator knowledge
• Experienced in customer-focused innovation with a keen understanding of design criteria differentiation
• Familiarity with a variety of product packaging concepts, practices, and procedures
• Familiarity with regulatory standards CSA, IEC, NEC, EPA, UL, EPA, and ETL
• Hydraulics, pneumatics, and HVAC design experience
• Proven track record of innovation, design, and margin improvements
• Sheet metal, plastics, and aluminum casting/extruding design knowledge
• Strong knowledge of gasoline and diesel engines
• Vibration attenuation knowledge and the ability to use related analysis equipment

Benefits/Perks

• Miller’s salary and benefits package includes a 401(k) with a generous company-match provision, a comprehensive group medical plan, dental insurance, company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, and company-paid group life insurance.
• In addition to our benefits package, our employees are rewarded with a wellness incentive benefit, tuition assistance, relocation benefits, and service awards. Miller also provides a competitive vacation package and celebrates paid holidays.

Employer’s Statement

Miller Electric Mfg. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.