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Mechanical Design Engineer (Experienced) at DMC Engineering
Chicago (Headquarters)Full-timeAutomationPosted about 21 hours ago
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<p><span data-contrast="auto">(Hybrid)</span> <br><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Description</span> <br></strong>As a Mechanical Design Engineer at DMC, you will lead design efforts and develop mechanical systems across a variety of automation, test, and embedded hardware projects, from concept through integration and commissioning. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams and customers, you will deliver practical, high-quality solutions and help advance DMC’s mechanical engineering standards, tools, and best practices. This role also offers opportunities to mentor teammates and contribute to the growth of our engineering organization.</p>
<p><span class="EOP SCXW157664663 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":279}"><strong><span class="TextRun SCXW3124095 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW3124095 BCX8">About DMC</span></span></strong><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW3124095 BCX8"><br class="SCXW3124095 BCX8"></span><span class="TextRun SCXW3124095 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW3124095 BCX8">DMC is a leading engineering consulting firm, delivering high-caliber engineering and custom software development services globally. Specializing in innovative solutions for manufacturing, testing, and product development, our </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW3124095 BCX8">expertise</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW3124095 BCX8"> spans industries from aerospace to consumer-packaged goods to healthcare, and more. Our engineers excel in staying ahead of </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW3124095 BCX8">cutting-edge</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW3124095 BCX8"> technologies and delivering </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW3124095 BCX8">top notch</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW3124095 BCX8"> solutions. We prioritize technical excellence and cultivate a collaborative environment for independent and team-based work, reflecting our commitment to professional growth and providing forward-thinking solutions to clients</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW3124095 BCX8">. </span></span></span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Responsibilities</span></strong></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Executes mechanical design for multidisciplinary projects ensuring designs are robust, functional, and cost effective</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":279}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Researches and reviews COTS and custom system components against project budget and system functional requirements</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":279}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Works effectively under project schedules and budgets</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":279}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Partners with customers and cross functional teams to define requirements, develop designs, and support implementation.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":279}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Maintains and promote engineering standards and best practices</span><span data-contrast="auto">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":279}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Improves documentation, drawings, BOM structure, and revision control</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Requirements</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field (minimum GPA 3.4)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">3+ years of mechanical design experience</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559737":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":279}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559737":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":279}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience designing custom CNC components, sheet metal, weldments, and frames</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559737":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":279}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to perform engineering calculations for material strength and power transmission</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559737":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":279}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Proficient in CAD (SolidWorks preferred), Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Manufacturability (DFM)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Up to 25% travel </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li>
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<p><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"><strong><span class="TextRun SCXW155158691 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW155158691 BCX8">ITAR Requirements</span></span></strong><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW155158691 BCX8"><strong><span class="SCXW155158691 BCX8"> </span></strong><br class="SCXW155158691 BCX8"></span><span class="TextRun SCXW155158691 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW155158691 BCX8">To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at DMC must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e. current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. </span><span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW155158691 BCX8">§ 1157</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW155158691 BCX8">-1158</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW155158691 BCX8">. </span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW155158691 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW155158691 BCX8"> </span></span><span class="EOP Selected SCXW155158691 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Compensation</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"><br></span><span data-contrast="none">Starting compensation is based on industry, relevant experience and location standards.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="16" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Engineering Levels III & Above (5-10 years relevant experience): $115,000 - $165,000+<span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259,"335559991":360}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Additional Information</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1440,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2"><a href="https://www.dmcinfo.com/" target="_blank"><em><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">DMC Website</span></span></em></a></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1440,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2"><a href="https://www.dmcinfo.com/blog/" target="_blank"><em><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Engineering Blogs</span></span></em></a></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1440,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2"><a href="https://www.dmcinfo.com/careers/open-positions/" target="_blank"><em><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Additional </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">C</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">areer </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">O</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">pportunities</span></span></em></a><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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