Design Engineer – Lifting Device

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 (LDDE) will be reporting to customer’s location daily. 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 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 (Waiting period may apply):

• Medical Insurance:
• Dental / Vision Insurance
• Term Life Insurance
• Long and Short-Term Disability Insurance – Offered
• 401K/Roth IRA – Offered
• 80 hours Vacation (accrual begins after 30 days of employment)
• 10 paid Holidays