Milescraft is privately held and continues to outpace the industry in the DIY power tool accessories and woodworking tool category. This position is available due to our growth and need to design and produce more high quality products. Our products are available on-line, in leading big box retailers and specialty stores. If you want to own several consumer goods projects at the same time, from start to finish, and see YOUR design in stores at leading retailers, we want YOU on our team.
If you have a background or related education in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Technologies , CAD systems such as Solid Works, Drafting, and you enjoy innovation and product design then you need to apply.
You need to think above and beyond the obvious to develop new products, and you’ll drive your projects from concept all the way to serial production.
At Milescraft, we value innovation and this is shown by our 100+ patents. If you are looking for a place to make your mark in innovation, then you need to come and join our team!

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in plastic injection molding, metal stamping, die casting, extrusions, metal fabrication, or powdered metal manufacturing.
• Significant proven experience in mechanical design.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks.
• Experience in and willingness to travel to Asia 2-4 times per year
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Must be mechanically inclined, able to work with power tools, and lift up to 50 lbs.
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• design engineer: 5 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Elgin, IL 60123 (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In perso

• Design using CAD software SolidWorks
• Create detailed schematics, diagrams, and technical drawings
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements and develop innovative solutions
• Perform system design and integration, including selecting appropriate materials, components, and manufacturing processes
• Conduct testing and validation of prototypes to ensure compliance with design specifications
• Travel to Asia to collaborate with manufacturers on-site