Design Engineer (Lifting Devices - Industrial Manufacturing)

Manufacturing Maintenance Solutions (MMS) is looking for a Design Engineer with below-the-hook lifting device design experience and industrial manufacturing skill set in the Peoria/Pekin area. Lifting Device Design Engineer. Lifting device design experience and experience in heavy machinery industrial manufacturing preferred.

Location: Pekin, Illinois

Compensation/Hours: Full-time, 1st shift 7:00AM-3:30PM, Monday-Friday

• This position is an exempt position and hours will flex as business requires
• Starting wage offer will be based on candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills and abilities

Qualifications & Job Duties

• Ability to identify root cause of lifting device non-performance and provide engineered solutions for the development of new lifting devices and modifications to existing lifting devices.
• Competent user of 3D Solid Modeling CAD, ideally Pro-E/Creo
• Read and interpret mechanical engineering drawings for lifting devices.
• Ensure current and new products meet standards and performance levels specified for safety, function and reliability.
• Provide test documents on the below the hook lifting devices.
• Understands significance of analysis data, ergonomics and safety aspects of the design task, and incorporates these elements.
• Reduce manufacturing cost through improved design and through consultation with the production department, purchasing and suppliers.
• Drive standardization of components and sub-assemblies within the product line.
• Investigate and address customer concerns in a timely manner.
• Remain knowledgeable of current industry and safety standards.
• Well-developed organizational skills and ability to work independently or with a team.
• Knowledge of manufacturing practices.
• Experience with ERP systems a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Office – including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• May cut, assemble, and weld metal parts, using arc or acetylene welding equipment [Welder, Combination welding].
• Ability to use hand tools: Small powered equipment (saws, drills, etc.), and other shop equipment.
• Ability to carry out verbal and written instructions

** Ability to use and understand maintenance CMMS systems is a plus **

Responsibilities:

• Strict adherence to safety regulations and policies
• Prepare and submit daily maintenance reports containing information obtained during shift: Safety concerns and / or observations, Work performed, Current work order status
• Accountable for the equipment with which the employee works or has control over, as well as the need for observation of the process/product to minimize product loss.
• Responsible for any equipment requiring maintenance work.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate parts use records.
• Responsible for all materials and tools used on the job or special projects * Responsible for maintaining product integrity.
• Responsible for company equipment.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

The duties of this position will be performed primarily in a factory environment

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to:

• Communicate effectively
• Travel in and around a factory, office facilities and around the job site out-of-doors
• Safely climb and/or maneuver over, under and around equipment
• Use close and color vision
• Operate tools and equipment as required
• Lift or move 50+ pounds occasionally

Benefits:

At MMS, we ask a lot of our team members, which is why we give so much in return. In addition to your competitive compensation and medical/dental/vision plan, we provide the following (waiting period may apply to some benefits):

• Paid-Time Off & Holidays: All full-time team members receive 80 hours of vacation (10 full days) as well as 10 paid holidays per year. We even allow the carry over of unused vacation time!
• Dress: MMS provides uniforms at no cost to our team members
• Discounts: Everything from cell phones to vacations – we have access to many discounts
• Employee Assistance Program: Available to all employees from day one
• Tuition Reimbursement: MMS offers up to $3000 per year for continuing education (program approval required)
• Plan for the Future: MMS offers all employees the opportunity to establish their own 401K/Roth IRA
• Employee Ownership: Beginning at six months of employment, all employees become part of the Employee-Owned Stock Option Program (MMS covers the cost) – you reap the benefits of our success!

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