Job Description
Summary: Perform functions by applying Engineering principles and material science to design, develop and test new products and modify and improve existing products.
Supervisory Responsibilities: No
Duties/Responsibilities:
o Research and propose new products to enhance the company’s product line.
o Analyze various design requirements and recommend possible solutions or alternate constructions.
o Review approved project plans with management to establish parameters and overall objectives.
o Develop preliminary product part and component design drawings and specify materials, dimension, load and torque, stress, structure, and tolerance requirements.
o Develop project and/or product cost estimates and tentative time schedules.
o Conduct and analyze test results, examine prototypes, and modify product designs as necessary to meet project objectives.
o Work with vendors to develop final product manufacturing methods & costs.
o Troubleshoot product manufacturing problems as requested.
o Keep abreast of technological developments in the field.
o Prepare layouts, assembly, and detail drawings for customized products.
o Participate or facilitate periodic meetings as required.
o Evaluate and test competitive products.
o Create new part number schemes and maintain existing part numbers
o Direct work of engineering model shop to construct prototype models.
o Maintain product drawings.
o Design and build test and production fixtures as required.
o Have career initiative and leadership ambition.
o Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
o Maintain clean working environment.
o Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
o Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, & Excel
o 3D CAD Experience, SolidWorks preferred
Education/Experience:
o Five years or more of experience.
o Bachelor’s degree in mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics or equivalent experience.
Physical Requirements:
o Able to lift 40 pounds.
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Company Description
About Norix:
Norix produces innovative, robust furniture that meets the real-world need for humanizing challenging environments. For 35 years, the company has served the behavioral healthcare, corrections, fire/rescue, military, shelter, public safety and variety of commercial industries by providing uniquely functional furnishings for every application.
Norix furniture is designed for safety, security and extreme durability. Norix furniture is extraordinary by design, surpassing industry standards for strength, safety and long-term performance. Norix products emphasize good design and are developed for facilities that require furniture that can humanize their environments. Norix is privately held and is headquartered in West Chicago, IL with consultative sales representatives and dealers throughout the U.S.
Norix recently moved into a newly constructed 200,000 square foot facility at One Innovation Drive, West Chicago, IL in the DuPage Business Center. This new facility houses our corporate offices as well as a new manufacturing and distribution center. Our new campus encompasses 22 acres affording Norix the ability for future expansion as well as an adjacent 15-acre nature area. The roof of the new facility will contain over 3,000 solar panels providing for 100% of Norix’s anticipated electricity demands. Our construction website can be found at www.oneinnovationdrive.com.
Employee wellness is a core principle of our design with a focus on bringing the outdoors in through the extensive use of glass on the walls and roof. Key features include a fitness center, a large 32’ clear lobby and café, soccer field, two outdoor patios, training center, electric car charging, and ergonomic furnishings. This is a tobacco-free campus.
About Norix:\r\n\r\nNorix produces innovative, robust furniture that meets the real-world need for humanizing challenging environments. For 35 years, the company has served the behavioral healthcare, corrections, fire/rescue, military, shelter, public safety and variety of commercial industries by providing uniquely functional furnishings for every application.\r\n\r\nNorix furniture is designed for safety, security and extreme durability. Norix furniture is extraordinary by design, surpassing industry standards for strength, safety and long-term performance. Norix products emphasize good design and are developed for facilities that require furniture that can humanize their environments. Norix is privately held and is headquartered in West Chicago, IL with consultative sales representatives and dealers throughout the U.S.\r\n\r\nNorix recently moved into a newly constructed 200,000 square foot facility at One Innovation Drive, West Chicago, IL in the DuPage Business Center. This new facility houses our corporate offices as well as a new manufacturing and distribution center. Our new campus encompasses 22 acres affording Norix the ability for future expansion as well as an adjacent 15-acre nature area. The roof of the new facility will contain over 3,000 solar panels providing for 100% of Norix’s anticipated electricity demands. Our construction website can be found at www.oneinnovationdrive.com.\r\n\r\nEmployee wellness is a core principle of our design with a focus on bringing the outdoors in through the extensive use of glass on the walls and roof. Key features include a fitness center, a large 32’ clear lobby and café, soccer field, two outdoor patios, training center, electric car charging, and ergonomic furnishings. This is a tobacco-free campus.