Sr Design Engineer

About the role

Join our vertically integrated team at MAT Holdings, Inc., a leading global manufacturer with a 40-year history. We're proud to provide employment opportunities for more than 14,000 employees across 12 countries. Headquartered in Long Grove, Illinois, we have over 40 factories on three continents, including 2.1 million square feet of U.S. distribution and manufacturing space. Our products are found in home improvement centers, big box retailers, hardware stores and automotive chains, in the cars you drive, the trailers you tow, and the heavy‑duty machinery you operate. MAT maintains consistent expertise and solutions across the entire supply chain, with strengths in engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, logistics and distribution, marketing, design, and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Design, product development and launch of new air compressors in the market.
• Utilize sound engineering practices to create innovative equipment designs that align with customer requirements, industry standards, and design codes.
• Evaluate existing designs, identify deficiencies in mechanical processes, and develop improvements.
• Design and develop prototypes.
• Analyze and test prototypes at each design revision.
• Create Computer‑Aided Design (CAD) of components and assemblies using CREO 3D.
• Develop, initiate and manage all phases of projects.
• Prepare documentation of critical analysis and provide suggestions for correcting errors.
• Collaborate with Project Managers for proper allocation and tracking of resources.
• Review lab and field test failures, correct designs where appropriate, and provide guidance/recommendations to the manufacturer for product improvement.
• Perform calculations as required to validate designs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Proven history of coordinating and managing projects.
• Ability to multi‑task and meet attendance standards.
• Creativity, initiative, and problem‑solving skills are a must.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience required.
• 5+ years of design engineering experience, preferably with air compressors or power tools.
• Experience with gas/electric motor‑driven products.
• Project management and organization skills utilizing Microsoft Office products.
• Experience in new product development process (Stage Gate or Milestones).
• Experience or knowledge of UL 1450 / CSA C22.2 compliance.
• Knowledge of ASME pressure vessels is a plus.
• Mechanical intuition with strong “hands‑on” experience.
• Experience designing plastic, die casting, and metalworking components.
• Experience with manufacturing processes and executing new designs into a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in product improvement and/or cost reduction projects.
• Knowledge of and ability to design and test products which meet compliance standards.
• Failure analysis and test data evaluation.
• Packaging development and testing.
• Development of on‑product and in‑manual safety and instructional messages.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance after 60 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off (PTO), including paid vacation, sick days, and paid holidays.
• 401k Retirement Plan + Company Match.
• Career Advancement Program, training and development.
• Wellness Programs, including fitness reimbursements and mental health support.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Voluntary Life / AD&D, Employer Provided Life/AD&D.
• And more.

Pay

The posted salary range for this position is $85,000 to $100,000 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule

All full‑time employees are required to work a 40‑hour week. At times it may be necessary to work additional hours in order to get the required tasks accomplished to meet deadlines.