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Westell Inc.
Sr. Mechanical Engineer
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What they do
A Mechanical Engineer researches, designs, develops, constructs, and tests mechanical devices including machines, engines and tools. Works on devices ranging from power generators to household dishwashers to surgical equipment. May specialize in a particular type of machine or tool. May develop new devices or improve existing ones to run more efficiently.
$95,499 / year median in Illinois
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Sr. Mechanical Engineer Westell Inc. - 3.6 Aurora, IL Job Details Full-time $90,000 - $100,000 a year 3 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering Communication with suppliers Electro-mechanical components PDM software Mechanical detail drawings CAD design (engineering design task) Research Design engineering Leading team collaboration initiatives Solid mechanics Product design Engineering product development Sheet metal Cross-functional team management Plastics Cross-functional communication Circuit boards Full Job Description
ABOUT WESTELL
Westell, Inc. is the operating subsidiary of Westell Technologies, Inc., a Delaware-incorporated company headquartered in Aurora, Illinois, in the Naperville area. Since 1980, Westell has been a leading provider of high-performance network infrastructure solutions, focused on expanding reliable communication networks through collaborative innovation. Through three business segments, Westell designs, manufactures, and distributes products used primarily by communications service providers, tower operators, and enterprises deploying in-building wireless and public safety communications systems.SUMMARY:
Westell is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our product design team in its Aurora, Illinois headquarters. This position will be responsible to design, develop, document, test and debug products - from concept to engineering release - involving all Westell product lines including our outside plant cabinet, cabinet system integration, IBW, and ISM product lines. You'll be responsible for the entire mechanical product design and will need to collaborate with other mechanical, electrical, system or software engineers in the planning, design, and development of a variety of end products. The position is full-time and onsite in Aurora. The ideal candidate will have proven cross-functional team experience working with local and remote teams. The candidate will develop significant new products and see their new products come to market. Join a company where you can be a product development leader and not just one of the crowd.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Mechanical engineering leadership in cross functional development teams
- Define, design, and launch new products
- Work with customers to develop products that meet their needs
- Provide leadership in supporting products for the entire product life cycle
- Identify new technologies and technical partners to successfully bring products to market
- Productize designs developed internally or externally (including generating bills of materials, part specifications, test specifications, fabrication drawings, etc.)
- Direct testing and evaluation of internally and externally developed designs/products
- Generation of technical documentation including requirements and test specifications
- Act as a product expert providing technical support for sales and marketing activities
- Evaluate existing designs for performance cost and quality improvements
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
- 5+ years of applied mechanical design skills
- Sheet metal, plastics, and printed circuit board design for electro-mechanical products
- Experience with mechanical CAD, SolidWorks a plus
- Experience with PDM and BOM management, Agile PLM a plus
- CFD simulation tool experience a plus
- 3+ years of experience working with worldwide suppliers
- Strong communication and leadership skills working in cross functional teams
ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Owns NP design / test/ documentation
- Achieve NP Design Goals & Milestones
- Execute NPD Process for all designs
- Research / identify new technologies
- Existing Product Support
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
:- Required to sit, stand, bend and walk regularly; lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Visual and auditory ability sufficient for written and verbal communication.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.