Mechanical Engineer; Springfield, IL

Company Description

REEL USA Corp. is the US entity of REEL International’s and a subsidiary of REEL COH Inc. based in Quebec, Canada. We are a global leader with 80 years of experience in the custom design and manufacturing, inspection, service, refurbishment and modernization of lifting and handling systems in sectors such as hydroelectricity and nuclear power. More than 3,000 employees are contributing to the success of REEL globally, with nearly 400 employees in North America throughout USA and Canada.

From Springfield and reporting functionaly to the Director of Engineering, you will work closely with the Design Office multidisciplinary team located in Canada on the design, integration, and implementation of major tailor-made mechanical equipment’s to the strictest specifications of our customers.

• Mechanical design of equipment (mechanisms, structures, ergonomics, machine safety);
• 3D modeling;
• Calculations and sizing of structures and mechanisms;
• Selection of commercial components with specifications / technical specifications;
• Development of technical documents.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in the design of structures or mechanically welded assemblies
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Knowledge of ASME standards for design and fabrication
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
• Good knowledge of Autocad and Inventor software (an asset)
• Knowledge of STAAD, ANSYS, MATHCAD, S-FRAME software (an asset)
• Motivated, dynamic, creative and team player

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Dynamic, Flexible, Hard Working, Team Environment – We are busy, collaborative, growing, and we are doing really meaningful work.
• Meaningful Work that is Valued –It is an awesome feeling to know you’re making a living by making a positive impact in the world; and to be able to say, "I was a part of that."
• Feedback – we are committed to giving and receiving feedback in a direct and open fashion.
• Support – you are part of a team and deserve to feel encouraged and supported. You will be part of a team that cares about you personally and professionally. Our success depends on your success.

REEL USA offers comprehensive coverage of:

• Relocation package is available for candidates moving to the area
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401k retirement plan with employer match
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• Paid holidays and paid vacation.

This is a rare opportunity to be make your mark from day one in our engineering design office and to develop as a technical expert in a growing company that is investing in the future of manufacturing in the U.S.

The values that inspire us shape our decisions, behaviors, and the way we work together. Our employees around the world are united by our shared values of Health and Safety, Performance, Customer Satisfaction, Respect, Commitment, and Passion. These values all contribute to what some people call "the REEL Spirit."

"Keep it simple, do it well, and make it reliable – that's what has always made the difference." Charles Frantz, Founder of REEL.

REEL USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer – Minorities, Females, Disabled Veterans.

REEL USA is proud to operate as a drug-free workplace. All applicants conditionally offered a position must (a) complete and pass a background check and (b) complete a drug test and receive an acceptable test result. For certain manufacturing, quality and production positions, a pre-employment physical may be required.