Senior Mechanical Design Engineer OTTO – designed, manufactured and precision tested, right here in the USA. OTTO's opportunity: Our Senior Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for the design and development of both plastic and metal piece parts that go into our electro-mechanical assemblies. Responsible for the 3D layout, analysis, internal prototyping, and related documentation. This position will work with our vertically integrated teams consisting of in-house molding, stamping, CNC machining, manufacturing, and quality test lab. Note: The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer opportunity has the option to work at either our corporate headquarters in Carpentersville or at our Chicago-based location (with periodic visits to Carpentersville). Specifically, the Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will: + Establish design concepts and develop performance specifications for both plastic and metal parts including finished assemblies utilizing PTC Creo + Perform mold flow and FEA analysis as needed + Prepare drawings, BOM's ECN's, and other documents as required + Coordinate activities affecting internal departments, vendors, and customers as required + Support production and quality control in solving design and process related problems on existing products + Maintain a thorough understanding of engineering principles which can be utilized to develop products to ensure predictable and reliable performance + Use of Engineering 3D printer to make prototype parts for evaluation + Assist with other related duties as required or assigned What you'll need to bring to the table: + Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering + Minimum of 5 years of experience in 3D modeling, preferably in PTC Creo + Strong oral and written communication skills + Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment + Organized and detailed + Ability to effectively work on multiple projects + Team player OTTO's Benefits: + Medical Insurance + Dental Insurance + Vision Insurance + 401(k) with a company match + Tuition Assistance + Life Insurance Benefits + Competitive Pay + Profit Sharing Bonus + Paid Vacation and Holidays + Company Picnic + Holiday Party + AND numerous OTTO celebrations throughout the year! To review all of OTTO's available opportunities, please visit our career page by clicking on the link below: https://otto-engineering-inc.breezy.hr/ OTTO Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran Federal Notices Federal EEOC - Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) NLRB Notice (https://www.nlrb.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/pages/node-251/employee-rights-under-the-nlra-poster-two-page-85-x-11-version-pdf-2022.pdf) E-Verify (https://8765373.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/8765373/HR/E-Verify\_Participation\_Poster%20(002).pdf) Request for Assistance / Reasonable Accommodation: If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, please let us know if you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the online application process. You may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. If you need an alternative method for applying, please contact OTTO Engineering via telephone at 847-428-7171 or email at HRDepartment @ ottoexcellence.com These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests; please do not inquire as to the status of an application. OTTO Engineering does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters, agencies, or similar organizations; any submissions will not be honored.