Bystronic

Automates sheet metal cutting, bending processes

Mechanical Engineer

Design EngineeringPosted on Nov 12

Full-timeHoffman Estates, IL, USA$75k - $85k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required; an equivalent engineering degree may be considered when supported by substantial mechanical design and manufacturing experience.
Three or more years of engineering experience in manufacturing, industrial equipment, fabrication, assembly, or a similar operations environment is preferred.
Advanced 3D modeling capability is required.
Hands-on SolidWorks proficiency in parts, assemblies, drawings, sheet metal, weldments, and production tooling is strongly preferred; PTC Creo Direct and DraftSight experience are beneficial.
Advanced knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and the ability to interpret models, drawings, specifications, tolerances, and technical requirements.
Experience with complex, multi-level bills of materials (BOMs), including interpretation, analysis, explanation, and change control.
Practical experience with Lean Six Sigma, 5S, kaizen, and structured problem solving.
Knowledge of sourcing, product localization, engineering change control, and design for X.
Project management experience and demonstrated leadership of cross-functional teams.
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, primarily within North America; occasional international travel may be required.
Maintain a clean and valid driver's license and be able to rent a vehicle.
Possess or be able to obtain a valid passport.
Ability and willingness to work regularly in production, assembly, warehouse, and service environments and comply with applicable personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

Serve as the mechanical engineering owner for assigned products, processes, localization projects, operational improvements, and supplier technical issues.
Support localization of equipment and components introduced for manufacture or assembly in the United States by assessing drawings, specifications, materials, supplier capability, and process readiness.
Work with Procurement and suppliers to interpret models, drawings, specifications, GD&T, materials, and technical requirements for sourcing decisions; prepare complete design document packages for Requests for Quote.
Resolve supplier design and manufacturability questions and evaluate proposed Engineering Change Requests.
Evaluate local impact of global Engineering Change Orders and coordinate implementation with other departments.
Work with Manufacturing and Quality to design fixtures, gauges, assembly methods, test methods, and ergonomic solutions that improve product quality, safety, repeatability, and productivity.
Develop, document, implement, and improve production, warehouse, material flow, and inventory control processes.
Apply Lean Six Sigma, 5S, and kaizen methods to develop processes.
Lead or support root cause analysis using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and other appropriate tools; coordinate containment for nonconforming material and develop and implement permanent corrective and preventive actions.
Support Quality with First Article Inspections, supplier quality concerns, nonconforming material, advanced product evaluation, and verification that corrective actions remain effective.
Develop and maintain standard packaging requirements for machines and assemblies.
Provide hands-on floor support during implementation, startup, troubleshooting, and sustainment.
Perform other duties assigned by management as business needs dictate.
Establish priorities with general management guidance and remain accountable for technical quality, implementation, documentation, timing, and measurable results across multiple projects.
Perform mechanical design, plant layout, test-method development, supplier technical support, equipment specification, change control, and process improvement.

Desired Qualifications

Metal fabrication experience, including laser cutting, bending, welding, finishing, machining, and assembly.
Understanding of electrical, software, and automation; ability to interpret electrical prints is beneficial.
SAP or other ERP system experience involving BOMs, routings, master data, and engineering change control.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.

Who we are. What we do.
We are Bystronic – a global technology company passionate about creating an impact for a sustainable future with sheet metal and beyond.
We want to work with people who support us in creating innovative solutions to move our industry forward. Our focus is on automating the complete material and data flow of the laser cutting and bending process chain.

Responsibilities & Duties

Serve as the mechanical engineering owner for assigned products, processes, localization projects, operational improvements, and supplier technical issues.
Support localization of equipment and components introduced for manufacture or assembly in the United States by assessing drawings, specifications, materials, supplier capability, and process readiness.
Work with Procurement and suppliers to interpret models, drawings, specifications, GD&T, materials, and technical requirements for sourcing decisions; prepare complete design document packages for Requests for Quote.
Resolve supplier design and manufacturability questions and evaluate proposed Engineering Change Requests.
Evaluate local impact of global Engineering Change Orders and coordinate implementation with otherdepartments.
Work with Manufacturing and Quality to design fixtures, gauges, assembly methods, test methods, and ergonomic solutions that improve product quality, safety, repeatability, and productivity.
Develop, document, implement, and improve production, warehouse, materialflow, and inventorycontrol processes.
Apply LeanSix Sigma, 5S, and kaizen methods to develop processes.
Lead or support rootcause analysis using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and other appropriate tools; coordinate containment for nonconforming material and develop and implement permanent corrective and preventive actions.
Support Quality with First Article Inspections, supplierquality concerns, nonconforming material, advanced product evaluation, and verification that corrective actions remain effective.
Develop and maintain standard packaging requirements for machines and assemblies.
Provide hands-on floor support during implementation, startup, troubleshooting, and sustainment
Perform other duties assigned by management as business needs dictate.

Requirements

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering; an equivalent engineering degree may be considered when supported by substantial mechanicaldesign and manufacturing experience.
Three or more years of engineering experience in manufacturing, industrial equipment, fabrication, assembly, or a similar operations environment preferred.
Advanced 3D modeling capability required; hands-on SolidWorks proficiency in parts, assemblies, drawings, sheet metal, weldments, and production tooling is strongly preferred; PTC Creo Direct and DraftSight experience are beneficial.
Advanced knowledge of GD&T, interpretation of models, drawings, specifications, tolerances, and technical requirements.
Experience with complex, multi-level BOMs, including interpretation, analysis, explanation, and change control.
Practical experience with Lean Six Sigma, 5S, kaizen, and structured problem solving.
Knowledge of sourcing, product localization, engineeringchange control, and design for X.
Metalfabrication experience preferred, including laser cutting, bending, welding, finishing, machining, and assembly.
Understanding of electrical, software, and automation preferred; ability to interpret electrical prints is beneficial.
Projectmanagement experience and demonstrated leadership of cross-functional teams.
SAP or other ERPsystem experience involving BOMs, routings, master data, and engineeringchange control preferred.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred.

Requirements

Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, primarily within North America; occasional international travel may be required.
Maintain a clean and valid driver's license and the ability to rent a vehicle.
Possess or be able to obtain a valid passport.
Ability and willingness to work regularly in production, assembly, warehouse, and service environments and comply with all applicable PPE and safety requirements.

Additional information

The Mechanical Engineer is the primary engineering resource for assigned products, manufacturing processes, localization activities, and operational improvements. The role combines strong mechanicaldesign capability with process development, Lean manufacturing, structured problem solving, and hands-on implementation.

This engineer works independently across multiple projects, establishes priorities with general management guidance, leads cross-functional teams, and remains accountable for technical quality, implementation, documentation, timing, and measurable results. The position includes mechanical design, plant layout, test methods, supplier technical support, equipment specification, change control, and process improvement

About the Company

Bystronic

Automates sheet metal cutting, bending processes

Bystronic supplies sheet metal processing technology, including laser cutting systems and press brakes, along with automation, software, and service solutions that connect the entire cutting and bending process. Its products work by delivering high-precision laser cutting and bending, then linking those machines through automated material handling, data management, and software to optimize the full workflow from order to finished part. Compared with rivals, Bystronic differentiates itself with an integrated, end-to-end automation and digitalization ecosystem—hardware, software, and services that connect the whole sheet metal workflow across a global service and support network, enabling closer customer partnerships and faster, more reliable production. The company’s goal is to help customers achieve higher productivity and sustainability by digitizing and automating the complete material and data flow in sheet metal manufacturing.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Bern, Switzerland
Founded: 1986

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