Company Description:

 
Company:             Beyond Design, Inc.
Position:               Mechanical/Design Engineer
Contact:                www.beyonddesignchicago.com


Company Overview:
Beyond Design’s culture is comprised of industry experts in the field of product development with passion for solving complex problems that require research and strategy to support our solutions from concept through manufacturing and market introduction.
With over 23+ years of bringing innovation and product strategies to our clients, our Chicago studio is seeking a Mechanical/Design Engineer with 3+ years experience in who enjoys working on a variety of projects that that require a passion for invention and execution for manufacturing. We're looking for a self-motivated, talented Mechanical Engineer who is highly experienced at developing both plastic and metal parts, with assemblies designed in a variety of materials and manufacturing processes. Candidates must have a strong understanding of Design For Manufacturing (DFM) along with the ability to develop complex surfaces in CAD along with structural and assembly details.
The ideal candidate will be comfortable with the early ambiguous stages of the innovation process, able to translate user insights into clever solutions, and can articulate ideas through compellingly visuals. You balance technical and aesthetic considerations while staying up-to-date with emerging techniques, technologies, and materials.
Position Overview:


As a Mechanical Engineer, you will provide engineering solutions to Beyond Design's wide and varied customer base. You will study the customer’s specifications and lead the engineering to provide solutions that fit the customer’s needs. You will take into account the customer specific requirements including, tooling details with manufacturing processes and cost constraints. The solutions will be based on sound electromechanical principals. These solutions need to be communicated and reviewed with the customers and align with Beyond Design's company principals. To provide these solutions, you will need to keep up to date with technology trends, modern manufacturing techniques, new materials, and various prototyping techniques. You will provide engineering leadership and support to the Industrial Design team.
 
You should be a naturally inquisitive person who is very resourceful and able to provide innovative value added solutions. You should be able to inspire others around you and provide your vision and direction overall to the design team and clients alike. You will be responsible for formulating project strategies, establishing goals, setting up procedures, tests, schedules, deadlines and other processes to complete projects. You will use relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. You should have strong appreciation for judging the quality of products, services, or people.
As a mechanical engineer you will be required to analyze critical information, identifying problems and coming up with solutions.  Your job responsibilities will include leading all aspects of assigned projects and will include: product research, creative idea generation, mechanical exploration, CAD development, FEA and documentation for manufacturing. This includes specifying materials, manufacturing processes, creating detailed drawings with tolerancing, specifying sourced parts, drawings and other critical specifications. You will be responsible for the development of assembly strategies, material recommendations, manufacturing processes, part tolerances, and quality control. As the Mechanical/Design Engineer you will be responsible for leading the development team through mechanical engineering concept development with functional prototypes for testing and feasibility.

You will have exposure to clients and must have strong presentation skills with confidence and substance. This position requires attendance at client meetings for assigned projects as well as future client prospects where engineering is required. You will be asked to provide your input to support and continue to improve workflows and processes. You will work closely with the sales managers to assist in developing and maintaining client relations insuring sustained and profitable growth for Beyond Design.
 
Your responsibilities will be divided into the following:

Pre-Sales & Client Presentations:             5%
Project Strategy & Management:            10%
Concept Development:                               25%
CAD Development & ME:                            60%
 
 
Demonstrates The Following:

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills paired with experience-orientated design thinking, familiar with user centric design processes
• Relentless attention to details and quality-driven mindset
• Strong Technical Design aptitude
• Familiar with Rapid Prototype Part process and development
• Stays informed about the latest design trends along with materials and manufacturing processes
• Self-Motivated, Hands-On attitude and experience, driven to improve interactions in everything you touch
• Curious by nature, you are driven to develop and/or improve products based on real insights
• You draw your inspiration from user needs, but also from trends in design, technology, society, etc.
• You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and supporting multidisciplinary teams
• Energetic – we have a vibrant team, energy is required
• Hard working – we are growing– you MUST be willing to roll up your sleeves
• Fun – because we work hard, we like to play hard - we hope you do too!

 
Detailed Responsibilities Include:
 
1.     Research and analyze customer needs, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost and maintenance requirements of designs or applications with applying knowledge of engineering principles.

2.     Define a workflow and methodology for mechanical engineering projects that includes collaboration with the development team and different strategies for individual projects.

3.     Lead ideation sessions to conceptualize new concepts.

4.     Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with industry standards and performance related specifications.

5.     Lead and develop the structural design of products using CAD (SolidWorks and Pro/Engineer) CFD, DFMA and other simulation software.

6.     Establish best practice with test control apparatus and equipment. Develop Design For Manufacturing (DFM) processing methods to assess feasibility, operating condition effects and possible new applications.

7.     Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and to make recommendations to others on the development team. Provide feedback to other engineers and industrial designers on projects. Recommend design/engineering modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.
8.     Develop, coordinate and monitor all aspects of proposed materials and production methods, including fabrication and operation of product designs.

9.     Write and prepare performance requirements for product development efforts that include mechanical engineering. Create, review and sign-off on blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer generated reports.
 
10. Manage all active projects and old teams and of individuals accountable as required for budgets, deliverables and timely completion of all projects.
 
11.  Oversee independent third party contractor resources as needed. Obtain estimate costs and submit bids for engineering, prototype construction and other third party services that may be required for a particular project.
 
12.  Continually research and study industrial processes to determine where and how application of equipment can be made.

13. Prepare ongoing weekly project and client updates.
 
14. Support new business development efforts with attendance at specified Client meetings and provide support with proposal writing.

15.  Attend specified trade shows to seek out competition as well as new business opportunities.

16.  Mentor other people to bring out their full potential.

 
Company Benefits:

• Competitive salary and company bonus plan
• Comprehensive Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off, including flexible vacation policies, paid holidays
• 401k program with up to 3 percent salary match
• Paid attendance to selected conferences and a flexible personal learning budget
   
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Design Engineering. (Master’s degree a plus)
• Three (3) years of relevant Design For Manufacturing (DFM) & Mechanical Engineering experience
• Proficiency with SolidWorks, Creo, CFD and other computational software
• Able to build mechanisms, linkages, complex part assemblies and class ‘A’ surfaces suitable for manufacturing
• Extensive knowledge of materials, especially plastics and plastics manufacturing
• Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication and presentation skills,
• Advanced knowledge of injection molding, metal fabrication, compression molding, thermodynamics and other relevant engineering disciplines. Electromechanical design with programming is a plus
   

How To Apply:

If you are interested in joining Beyond Design and becoming part of a growing studio, please submit the following:

• Your resume/CV along with portfolio sample saved as a single PDF document no larger than 5mb
• Three (3) references with letters of recommendations & contact information
• Previous salary and position title

All submission will be kept confidential. Submissions without portfolio samples will not be considered. Please apply via email only. You will hear from us, but due to the number of applicants, we’d appreciate your patience.
All information should be sent to: hr@beyonddesignchicago.com
*Candidates who are not US citizens or permanent residents need to have authorization to work in the US in order to apply*