Mechanical Engineer
Jacuzzi Group · Roselle, IL · 1 wk ago
On-siteEngineering$87k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Research, design, and develop mechanical components and assemblies for bath and sanitary products
- Utilize CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred) to create models, drawings, and specifications
- Apply principles of Fluid Dynamics and Thermodynamics to optimize product performance
- Leverage Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to analyze and improve flow behavior in valves and shower components
- Design and develop test equipment and fixtures
- Lead product validation efforts, including:
- Reliability and durability testing
- Performance and flow testing
- Evaluate and validate products sourced from domestic and international suppliers
- Conduct experiments, analyze results, and present findings to leadership
- Respond to and resolve internal quality issues
- Partner closely with manufacturing and process engineering teams to ensure product readiness
- Support new product introduction (NPI), including mold development and production ramp-up
- Troubleshoot production issues and implement design improvements
- Approve designs prior to full-scale production
- Create and maintain engineering documentation and technical drawings
- Support R&D initiatives and explore new technologies and materials
- Train and advise manufacturing personnel on product design and production processes
Requirements
- 5 + years of experience in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (Master's preferred)
- Strong foundation in fluid flow, heat transfer, and mechanical design
- Experience with CFD tools and simulation methods
- Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
- Experience in a manufacturing or plant environment
- Background in high-volume, process-oriented industries such as Automotive, Appliances, Plumbing Products, Refrigeration, or comparable manufacturing settings
- Experience with CNC programming (highly desirable)
- Exposure to product validation, testing, and new product introduction (NPI)
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus