SENIOR DESIGN ENGINEER

Company: OPTO International Inc
Location: Wood Dale
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

*This job is located in Wood Dale, IL. About OPTOOPTO is a fast-paced, constantly-growing retail store fixture manufacturing company selling to the retail industry. We believe in relentlessly communicating, both internally and to our customers, in an effort to constantly improve ourselves. We are obsessively focused on helping our clients be successful, which in turn makes us successful.OPTO employs joined-up, responsive and adaptive people who work hard as a tight team. We have first-class marketing and a design-led customer sales interface focused on fully understanding and guiding each customer to be successful through the purchase of our product. The product itself is high-quality, customizable, durable, and built from inventory-based components. This gives us industry-leading speed and reliability in execution, which in turn gives our customers the confidence to make us business partners for years to come.Senior Design Engineer Job SummaryThe Senior Design Engineer will work within OPTO's component driven modular based store fixture system to expand and develop cost effective design solutions for standard and custom applications. Will work closely with members of the sales team to create unique solutions for the client. The design then needs to be detailed and adapted to suit OPTO's comprehensive in-house and sourced manufacturing processes. The Senior Design Engineer will provide detailed CAD data to allow the manufacturing group to produce the items within their capabilities and the customer's timeline and costs. The Senior Design Engineer will also be responsible for carrying out the duties of the Engineering department, including design, research, prototyping, engineering documentation, estimating and process improvement.Senior Design Engineer Key ResponsibilitiesProduce fixture designs & drawings as required for internal & customer reviewIncorporate engineered, efficient, best practice methods in the design/detail of drawingsManage large or complex custom projects to assure on-time completionFind, source, develop information and details for efficient production resulting in excellent quality for product developmentCreate assembly & installation drawings for production and clientInteract regularly with production/manufacturing to assure design/production flowCreate Bills of Materials for all manufactured wood/metal productMaintain/update all revisions to B.O.M.sPrioritize cost savings throughout all processes, offering value engineered solutionsIntimately involved in the assembly of prototypesFollow any other instructions and perform any other duties as requested by managerSenior Design Engineer Required Technical SkillsBachelor's degree or higher in design or engineering field of study8+ years' experience as an Engineer in a wood or metal manufacturing environment, store fixture industry preferredKnowledge of multi-materials including wood, metal, plastics, glass, etc.Basic understanding of manufacturing techniques in the wood and/or metal industries:Cabinetry, wood materials and joining techniques, laminating processes, and cabinet hardwareSheet metal, metal fabrication, metal and aluminum machining, aluminum die casting and extruding a plusProficiency working with 3D solid modeling is required, preferably Autodesk InventorExposure to other Autodesk software including AutoCAD and Vault or equivalentMentor & train less experienced engineersAssist developing company standards & specifications for engineering designsWorking understanding of ERP softwareAbility to express oneself professionally utilizing both verbal and written communicationsAbility to problem-solve quickly and effectivelyAbility to produce under pressure of timelines and customer demandsAbility to prioritize and work independently to work on multiple small projects simultaneously ensuring all key dates are met while maintaining the highest level of qualitySenior Design Engineer Required Personal SkillsAbility to communicate quickly, clearly, and effectively across multiple departments;Confidently interact with customers, peers, and cross functional teamsAbility to work successfully in a strong team environmentExcellent communicatorSuperior organizational skillsMental/physical requirements:This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the employee to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers. Some travel required.Equal employment opportunity policy:OPTO is an equal opportunity employer. OPTO prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Accessibility accommodation statement:OPTO is committed to providing qualified individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs. 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