Design Engineer

5 days ago

Wood Dale, Illinois, United States OPTO Inc Defunct Full time
About OPTO

OPTO is a dynamic and rapidly growing retail store fixture manufacturing company that excels in delivering high-quality, customizable, and durable products to the retail industry. Our team is committed to relentless communication, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction.

Job Summary

The Design Engineer will play a crucial role in expanding and developing cost-effective design solutions for standard and custom applications within OPTO's component-driven modular store fixture system. This position requires close collaboration with the sales team to create unique design solutions for clients, detailing and adapting designs to suit OPTO's comprehensive in-house and sourced manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Produce fixture designs and drawings as required for internal and customer review.
  • Incorporate engineered, efficient, and best-practice methods in the design and detail of drawings.
  • Manage custom projects to ensure on-time completion.
  • Find, source, and develop information and details for efficient production, resulting in excellent quality for product development.
  • Create assembly and installation drawings for production and clients.
  • Interact regularly with production and manufacturing to ensure design and production flow.
  • Create Bills of Materials for all manufactured wood and metal products.
  • Maintain and update all revisions to B.O.M.s.
  • Prioritize cost savings throughout all processes, offering value-engineered solutions.
  • Be intimately involved in the assembly of prototypes.
  • Follow any other instructions and perform any other duties as requested by the manager.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in a design or engineering field of study.
  • 5+ years of experience as an Engineer in a wood or metal manufacturing environment, with a preference for the store fixture industry.
  • Knowledge of multi-materials, including wood, metal, plastics, glass, etc.
  • Basic understanding of manufacturing techniques in the wood and/or metal industries, including cabinetry, wood materials, and joining techniques, laminating processes, and cabinet hardware.
  • Sheet metal, metal fabrication, metal and aluminum machining, aluminum die casting, and extruding (a plus).
  • Proficiency in working with 3D solid modeling, preferably Autodesk Inventor.
  • Exposure to other Autodesk software, including AutoCAD and Vault or equivalent.
  • Working understanding of ERP software.
  • Ability to express oneself professionally using both verbal and written communications.
  • Ability to problem-solve quickly and effectively.
  • Ability to produce under pressure of timelines and customer demands.
  • Ability to prioritize and work independently to work on multiple small projects simultaneously, ensuring all key dates are met while maintaining the highest level of quality.
Mental and Physical Requirements

This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Accessibility Accommodation Statement

OPTO is committed to providing qualified individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs. Additionally, if you (or another applicant of whom you are aware) require assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise seek assistance in the application process, please contact us.

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.

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