Dynamic Manufacturing, Inc. (DMI)
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Mechanical Design Engineer — Fixtures, Automation & Test

  • Hillside, IL
  • 100,000 - 140,000 USD Annually

Build test systems that keep vehicles on the road

Join Dynamic Manufacturing, Inc. and apply your mechanical design expertise to the fixtures, presses, and automated testers that qualify automotive components and sub‑assemblies. If you thrive on cross-functional collaboration and delivering reliable launches, you’ll feel right at home.

Why you’ll like it here

  • An engaging work environment
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Competitive pay (we pay weekly!)
  • Comprehensive benefits & 401(k) match
  • Generous PTO—and more

Your impact

  • Estimate costs and effort for: new product launches, continuous improvement, and expansions within existing product lines
  • Lead launches for new product families and manage multi-department projects
  • Serve as technical lead and mentor less-experienced Engineers
  • Collaborate with Controls & Instrumentation, Software Controls, Product, Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, and Calibration teams
  • Interface with customer engineers and visit customer sites when needed
  • Design, implement, and sustain:
    • Automotive test fixtures and advanced component testers
    • Pneumatic/hydraulic presses and testers, including fixturing and controls
    • Collaborative/industrial robotics and automation projects
    • Motion control systems and safety for pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical designs
    • Standards and architectures for electrical/mechanical designs and pneumatic/hydraulic schematics
    • Project management and preventive/predictive maintenance documentation
  • Evaluate equipment condition to recommend repairs, redesigns, or rebuilds

What you’ll need

  • Bachelor’s or advanced Engineering degree; or 8–11 years equivalent experience
  • CAD proficiency: Inventor, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA; strong GD&T and 2D/3D skills
  • 3D assembly simulation and FEA capability
  • PLM experience across the product lifecycle
  • DFM principles and sound material selection (metals and plastics)
  • Prototype development and validation
  • Deep knowledge of mechanical systems and structural analysis for integrity and safety
  • Understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical concepts
  • Automation and robotic cell design experience
  • Comfort deciphering equipment operation with minimal documentation
  • Clear communicator with a Lean, continuous-improvement mindset
  • Organized project manager; strong technical writing and documentation
  • Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

About us

Since 1955, our family-owned company has specialized in automotive, off-road, industrial, and racing powertrain products: torque converters, transmissions (automatic, manual, hybrid), and transfer case assemblies. With almost 1,000,000 square feet of operations and 1,000+ team members, we deliver turnkey solutions from engineering and full machining through assembly and dynamometer testing for aftermarket and OE customers.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws

You should be proficient in: Mechanical Design & Engineering

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