Irwin · 11 hours ago
Project Design Engineer
Altamont, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $90K/yr
5+ years expIrwin Seating is a fourth-generation, family-owned company known for designing and executing seating projects. The Project Design Engineer will lead small projects, address technical challenges, and support junior engineers while ensuring project requirements are met and driving process improvements.
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Responsibilities
Independently identify and resolve common project-related challenges in design, manufacturing, and coordination
Maintain project requirements as outlined by leadership or customers, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and business objectives
Develop and refine part designs for standard production and custom applications, ensuring manufacturability and cost-effectiveness
Support execution of strategic plans for new projects, providing technical insight and ensuring alignment with company goals
Create and update 2D CAD layouts and 3D models. Participate in 3D modeling to complete design and bill of materials accurately
Prepare detailed documentation, drawings, and revisions
Assign tasks to other team members as needed, ensuring workload distribution supports project deadlines
Train junior engineers, sharing technical expertise and best practices to develop team capabilities
Support team members in task completion, stepping in as needed to resolve bottlenecks and maintain project momentum
Receive and implement professional growth, development, and mentorship, while also providing support and training to others
Follow and support the Engineering Change Request (ECR) process, ensuring modifications are accurately documented and integrated
Facilitate and lead meetings with project coordinators, engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and IT, ensuring alignment on ECRs and process updates
Support process changes, contributing to continuous improvement efforts that enhance efficiency and product quality
Communicate clearly and respectfully with internal and external customers, ensuring transparency and alignment on project progress
Provide feedback on improvement opportunities, helping refine workflows and optimize team performance
Understand and support the value stream, ensuring designs and processes contribute to overall business success
Qualification
Required
Proven ability to solve technical problems using analytical methods and a structured approach
Experience leading small projects and collaborating across teams to drive solutions
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to facilitate meetings and coordinate efforts across departments
Demonstrated ability to support and implement process changes, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
Proficient at solving problems with analytical methods, applying data-driven solutions to improve designs and processes
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
5 years of experience preferred in a mechanical design engineering role, with expertise in product development and manufacturing
Advanced 2D and 3D modeling skills, with proficiency in Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD
Company
Irwin
At Irwin, we don’t just make seating, we make experiences. As a leading manufacturer of fixed and telescopic seating products.
501-1000 employees
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