Lead Mechanical Engineer

Job Title

Lead Mechanical Engineer

Location

Westmont, IL

About Us

IGE is a family-owned business that's been the leader in engineering & manufacturing high-temperature fan equipment since 1924. IGE has over 100,000 installations world-wide and serves a wide range of industries including: aerospace & defense, automotive & commercial transportation, industrial machinery (e.g., bearings, construction equipment, etc.), commercial heat treating, glass, primary aluminum, and primary steel.

Newly recapitalized and having recently launched a growth plan, now is an exciting time at IGE that will create many new opportunities for existing and new employees. IGE is the perfect home for practical thinkers who want to design and build high-quality, reliable equipment and avoid the bureaucracy / red tape at larger, publicly-owned corporations.

Job Summary

The Lead Mechanical Engineer plays a key role from the initial quote to when the final completed product ships out to the customer.

You will drive the design of both highly customized and standardized products and own the associated BOMs & routings. This includes preliminary engineering at the quoting stage, detailed 3D design in SolidWorks, generating drawings for customer approval and production team use, and collaborating across departments to ensure a high quality final product reaches the customer.

We are looking for a practical-minded engineer who enjoys taking products from concept to full production and takes pride in their work. You will be working with raw materials like sheet metal, metal rod, bearings, bolts, castings, etc. and creating a finished assembly ready to be inserted into a production line.

The role is expected to have a direct report with the potential to manage a growing team as IGE executes on its growth plan. This is a great entry point for growth towards deep technical expertise while building a general business skillset that can lead towards the general manager path.

Responsibilities

• Designing high-quality, reliable equipment in SolidWorks
• Collaborating with customer engineering teams to optimize the design for their application
• Preparing and maintaining bill of materials & routings and executing ECO (engineering change order) documentation changes
• Maintaining engineering library
• Provide direction to the supply chain team when parts or assemblies go obsolete or the specifications change – Update necessary designs, drawings, BOMs, materials specs, etc.
• Evaluating existing products for re-design, reliability, improved function, or value engineering
• Supporting the production team with detailed, easy to understand drawings and addressing challenges with manufacturability
• Reverse engineering equipment for the purposes of rebuild/repair and assessing condition of equipment returned for rebuild

Basic Qualifications

• BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or 5 or more years working as a mechanical engineer with industrial fans & blowers
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience beyond schooling. Industrial fan & blower industry experience preferred.
• Proficient in 3D design in SolidWorks and generating 2D drawings for manufacturing
• Familiarity with reading & modifying AutoCAD drawings
• Understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, machining, and manufacturing processes (e.g., plasma table cutting, bending, welding, etc.)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills as required to interface with other departments and company personnel

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements

Fully site based at IGE's manufacturing facility & headquarters in Westmont, IL. The facility is a 3-minute walk from the Westmont BNSF Metra train station.

There may be opportunities to visit customer facilities and attend industry events.

Key Competencies

Proven skills in designing mechanical components & assemblies

Entrepreneurial and growth-oriented mindset - IGE prefers to promote from within and grow tomorrow's engineering and business leaders

Preferred abilities / experience:

• Experience from design to production floor
• Ability to inspect parts and reverse engineer using applicable measuring devices (e.g., calipers)
• Experience with BOM (bill of material) management in ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems
• Experience managing direct report(s)

What we offer:

IGE offers a comprehensive benefits program as a commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond.

Pre-tax Retirement Plans (Matching up to 3%)

Medical plans, Dental, Vision

Vacation time, 11 paid holidays and sick time

Company-provided short term and long-term disability, life insurance and employee assistance programs

Performance bonuses & profit sharing