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Mechanical Design Engineer - Sheet Metal Products

J&T Business Consulting

Mattoon, Illinois

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Bill of Materials (BOM), Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Design Services, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Metal Manufacturing, Multitasking, On Site Support, Painting (Facilities and Maintenance), Powder Coating, Problem Solving Skills, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Process Improvement, Product Costing, Product Design, Product Lifecycle Management, Production Support, Prototyping, Quality Assurance, Sheet Metal Design, Systems Engineering, Technical/Engineering Design, Tolerance Analysis, Validation Plan, Validation Testing, Welding
LOCATION
Mattoon, Illinois
POSTED
30+ days ago
Key Responsibilities Product Design and Documentation

  • Generate complete manufacturing-ready documentation (drawings with GD&T, weld symbols, notes, finish specs, BOM accuracy).
  • Define critical-to-quality characteristics and inspection requirements in partnership with Quality.
Fabrication and Process Collaboration

  • Apply knowledge of sheet metal fabrication methods (laser/punch, bend, spot weld, MIG/TIG, clinch/fasteners, PEM hardware, hinges/latches).
  • Support and improve processes including powder coat/paint, galvanizing, labeling, and final assembly.
NPD and Sustaining Execution

  • Execute design activities within a phase-gate development process: requirements, concept, design reviews, prototype builds, verification/validation, release.
  • Own sustaining engineering deliverables: product updates, cost-down initiatives, quality improvements, and end-of-life changes.
Cross-Functional Leadership

  • Communicate clearly with stakeholders; present designs in reviews; document decisions and manage action items.
  • Balance priorities across multiple projects and urgent production/field support needs.
Your Skills And Expertise To ensure your success from day one in this role, Justrite requires the following qualifications at a minimum:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or closely related discipline).
  • 3+ years of product design experience in manufactured goods; strong preference for fabricated metal products.
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred or equivalent) and 2D drawing creation.
  • Working knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and documentation practices for production release.
  • Experience collaborating with manufacturing teams on prototypes, pilot builds, and production support.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and comfort working hands-on in a factory environment.
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
  • 5+ years of experience designing sheet metal assemblies and welded fabrications.
  • Experience with industrial safety, chemical storage, or regulated products; familiarity with relevant codes/standards is a plus.
  • Exposure to ERP/PLM systems and formal engineering change workflows.
  • Experience with DFMEA/PFMEA, control plans, and structured validation/testing.
  • Lean / continuous improvement experience (Kaizen, standard work, waste reduction).


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J&T Business Consulting