Mechanical Engineer - Roselle, IL Apply Now Description/Job Summary

About Signode:

With over $2B in revenue, 80+ manufacturing facilities across 6 continents and over 9,000 employees worldwide, Signode is a leading manufacturer of a broad spectrum of transit packaging consumables, tools, software, and equipment that optimize end-of-line packaging operations and protect products in transit. Signode brings this extensive product portfolio together under hundreds of trusted brands to offer complete transit packaging solutions to its customers.

We produce strap, stretch and protective packaging. We also manufacture packaging tools and equipment used to apply the bulk packaging materials. These commercial packaging products are used to pack, bundle, unitize, protect, and secure goods during warehousing and transit. Our company is a pioneer in the industrial packaging sector with a long history of customer-focused innovations in materials, processes and automation technology that have revolutionized the sector.

Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, we are proud to be the Transit Packaging Division of Crown Holdings, Inc. We are excited to go to market as Signode and to share the portfolio of products, services and capabilities that make us the world’s premier end-of-line packaging company.

Benefits:

Signode offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, which includes health, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, life insurance, wellness perks, and more. Benefits begin the month following the hire date.

Salary:

$85,000 - $108,000

Summary

This role will focus on application and automation opportunities, as well as production support. The engineer will be responsible for supporting existing product lines and the development of new configurations necessary for customer needs.  Projects will span from initial customer feedback through completion, testing and commissioning.  Good communication is essential as this position will interact with many cross-functional team members.  This is a very hands-on role, involving all phases of design, building, prototype, field testing, personnel training, and including floor support for operations.

Essential Functions

Support applications by providing automation concepts and concept drawings. Prepare engineering models, assemblies, and drawings for customer projects.Consult with Sales Engineers and Customers on project design.Provides support for existing product lines in design activities and modification activities for production.Conducts various engineering tasks/assignments and may assign work to technical drafting staff or associate engineers.10% - 20% domestic travel annually.Ability to interface with vendors and customers.Plan, schedule, implement and supervise work in progress and at completion for good workmanship and for conformance to instructions and best practices.Participate in equipment Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT)Break down projects into meaningful milestones and execute projects to schedule.Maintains and updates all Job Safety Analysis (JSA) when required. Work with other Senior Engineers to review form, fit and function of product designs by utilizing SolidWorks.All other duties as required.

Position Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering.

Experience:

Minimum 3-5 years of applicable work experience in engineering, with a high degree of mechanical aptitude and experience in designing automated electro-mechanical machinery.Engineering applications and automation background.Proficient in SolidWorks.Good mechanical aptitude with a hands-on approach using basic hand tools.Product Data Management (PDM) experience a plus.Assembly, disassembly, modification, and testing of equipment.Experience with AutoCAD is a plus.Ability to use measurement instruments, hardness tester, gauge pins, and optical comparator. Able to interpret, understand, and follow federal, state, and local codes and statutes.Experience with manufacturing methods and processes a plusProject lead experience a plus

Functional Success Drivers: These competencies are what we require for an individual to be successful in this role.

Safety & Security Detail OrientedAnalysis SkillsCommunicationOrganization/Planning Team Player

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities.

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

Signode Industrial Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.