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Designer - Engineering
Mechanical Engineer
Designer - Engineering in Chicago Heights, Illinois at voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak LLC
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Job Description
Join Our Team at voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak!
Embark on a rewarding career journey with voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak, North America's premier designer and manufacturer of special trackwork. With a legacy spanning 160 years, we lead the industry in shaping the future of rail solutions. As part of the voestalpine Railway Systems global network, we are committed to delivering quality products and services, including rails, turnouts, fastening systems, signaling technologies, and monitoring solutions. Operating with a presence across Canada, the US, and Mexico, we prioritize the well-being of our people, global mobility, and sustainability and innovation.
Our people are the foundation of our success. Skilled, motivated, and results-driven individuals shape our culture demonstrating our core values of Respect, Responsibility, Curiosity, Courage, Passion, and Diversity each day. This commitment is more than shared values; it extends to shared responsibilities for safety and quality, showing genuine care for one another's growth and development, a commitment to our customers, and fostering strong relationships within the Nortrak Team and with our customers.
We are currently looking for a Designer – Engineering to join our team in Chicago Heights, Illinois.
PURPOSE OF POSITION
Reporting Directly to the Engineering Project Lead, the Designer – Engineering is responsible for Performing design work under the supervision of a Sr. Designer, Design Lead and/or Project Lead. Produce manufacturing / customer drawings with accuracy and Bills of Material related to the company’s products as per the latest company design standards/guidelines and industry and customer specifications using the designated CAD/CAM software, currently MicroStation and SolidWorks and NX (CAD/CAM) and SAP (ERP).
TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES
SAFETY:
- Abides by all customer and Nortrak safety policies and procedures while on customer & Nortrak sites.
- Ensures design specifications of drawings meet customer and Nortrak safety standards.
QUALITY:
- Produce practical designs and other design components (BOMs, ITPs, etc) for tooling and Nortrak product.
- Work with a high degree of accuracy developed through knowledge of the application, manufacture and service requirements, customer and Nortrak standards and industry state of practice.
- Stay current with company manufacturing processes and product/industry knowledge. Continues to develop their knowledge of Nortrak products, customer and Nortrak standards and industry state of practice. Responsible for being aware of design standards and assigned customers.
- Works closely with Manufacturing to address design/manufacturability issues.
- Assists and/or creates Customer Request for Information (RFI) to clarify information needed for projects, by including relevant information, customer specifications, and/or details required.
- Assists and/or creates customer submittals for projects.
- Updating and revising drawings and BOM’s as needed and/or directed.
- Designer checks their own work for accuracy before submitting their designs to other personnel for official checking and approving.
ON-TIME DELIVERY:
- Maximizes utilization of time to complete projects accurately and meeting department and company commitment dates.
- Creating project pre-orders and long lead time items in order to meet project delivery dates, and updating throughout the project as needed.
- Understands and knows the due date of when the assigned task is to be completed.
- Contributes to milestones.
- Works within well-established practices and clearly defined scope of work.
COST:
- Works as a member of a design team, cooperates with Nortrak Management in an effective manner to produce designs efficiently and on budget with a high degree of manufacturability.
- Understands and knows the budgeted hours per task assigned to him/her.
PEOPLE:
- Shares information with and encourages other team members.
- Develops close working relationships between both internal and external customers and suppliers.
- Assists production with technical questions, support, guidance, and problem solving.
- Works closely with more senior staff. Works on projects of minimal complexity.
- Works under close supervision.
ENVIRONMENTAL:
- Adhere to Nortrak's Environmental Procedures, Practices and Policies.
QUALITIFCATIONS:
EDUCATION:
- Post-Secondary education with diploma or degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline.
FIELD OF EXPERIENCE:
- Three to five years experience in the engineering field.
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment an asset.
- Knowledge of materials & casting processes related to the company’s manufactured products.
- Detailed knowledge in CAD, preferably NX and MicroStation.
- SAP knowledge would be an asset.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate strong and effective verbal and communication skills.
- Must be able to work as a project team member.
- Able to prioritize and execute multiple tasks in an efficient manner.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Familiar with Siemens Teamcenter and SAP would be an asset.
PHYSCIAL DEMANDS:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; occasional standing and walking for your scheduled shift.
- Must remain stationary for extended periods and move throughout the building to access files.
- Must work effectively in a noisy environment.
- Ability to lift and move equipment or objects up to 20-25 pounds occasionally.
- Visual requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Frequent use of hands and arms for dialing phones and using a computer mouse.
SALARY:
- $60,000/year - $80,000/year
BENEFITS:
- A supportive, family oriented Nortrak Blue culture.
- We provide an environment where Health and Safety is our #1 priority.
- Career development opportunities and competitive pay progression.
- Competitive medical, dental & vision benefits.
- Company paid life and disability insurance.
- Paid holidays and vacation.
- Retirement plan with matching contributions.
- Tuition Assistance Program.
- Wellness Program.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee Recognition Programs.
If you think you have the necessary qualifications and drive to excel in our team, we invite you to apply now and join us at voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak. Apply today!
voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak (“Nortrak”) is a subsidiary of voestalpine AG (www.voestalpine.com) one of Europe’s premier steel producers with over 50,000 employees worldwide. Nortrak is closely affiliated with voestalpine’s Railway Systems group which operates in 21 countries across the globe to provide cutting edge system-based solutions to railroads and transits. Our website is https://www.voestalpine.com/nortrak/en/
voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, and any other federal, state, or locally protected classifications.
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