Mechanical Engineer

Unique Opportunity with a Globally Recognized Manufacturing Firm

Kitagawa-North Tech, Inc
., is a well-respected and dynamic manufacturing organization located in Schaumburg, Illinois. For over 50 years, Kitagawa work holding products have inspired trust and confidence with machine tool dealers and customers across the globe. Dating back to 1967 when Kitagawa introduced the first Power Chuck, Kitagawa work holding products have stood the test of time. This job opening represents an outstanding opportunity for the right person to join Kitagawa North Tech, Inc.

and play a key role in our continued success.

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for assessing the needs and producing accurate designs per application/customer specifications, requirements, machinability, part deflection, friction and other factors. The Mechanical Engineer accomplishes this by utilizing or developing appropriate mechanical engineering calculations, CAD-NX (2312 or higher) layouts with Teamcenter, FEA (Ansys), manufacturing detail drawings, test documents and other necessary duties.

• Keeps informed of new products, services and other general information of interest to customers.
• New product development/continuous improvement.
• Develop and take ownership of robust designs for standard & custom work holding systems utilizing strong mechanical engineering principles and KNI standards to build solutions for "The Best Workholding".
• Create fully defined 3D models & associated 2D documentation using CAD (Siemens NX and Teamcenter preferred)
• Evaluates mechanical and electromechanical systems and products as needed by designing and conducting research programs; applying principles of mechanics, dynamics, thermodynamics, hydraulics, metrology and metallurgy/materials.
• Validate product designs by designing feasibility, and FEA testing methods and procedures, including DFMA and DFSS principles.
• Assures system and product conformance to designs and system capabilities per customer's scope; confirming fabrication, assembly, usage and installation processes, as needed.
• Completes projects by training and guiding mechanical designers.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Receives, understands and follows all written and oral instruction.
• Assist IT with maintaining and configuring license servers for engineering software
• Support the engineering department through the maintenance and improvement of Epicor-related processes
• Provides engineering support to other departments as needed by answering questions and requests.
• Communicate all problems and other work-related issues to supervisor
• Complete all paperwork associated with position in a timely manner
• Comply with all company policies and procedures in including safety and attendance requirements.
• Prepares product reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends as needed.
• Participate in activities to increase personal skill level and to improve departmental processes and product quality
• Resolve day-to-day issues by working effectively with others.
• Maintain "meet" or "exceed" ratings on all performance evaluations.
• Work with customers to evaluate and identify improvement opportunities and provide immediate feedback.
• Maintains system and product database by using internal software and entering data.
• Supports ongoing manufacturing via the ECN's and lean manufacturing techniques as needed.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Actively participates in the CAPA system by initiating reports, conducting root cause investigations, implementing targeted preventive actions, and verifying the effectiveness of the solutions to drive continuous quality improvements.
• Other duties required to meet company needs as assigned by supervisor.