Jtec Industries East Peoria , IL 61611
Posted 2 months ago
Who is Jtec
Locally owned and operated with large customer base across the US, Canada, and Mexico. Jtec is vertically integrated - our team does it all! From marketing and selling our product, on to R&D and production engineering teams. Raw materials coming in are machined, welded, painted, assembled, and shipped out to our customers. All with help and assistance along the way from administration and support roles: safety, inventory, quality, production support, maintenance, human resources, and more. We work to help each other improve, grow, and advance together.
What is Jtec
Jtec is at the forefront of new technology and growth, creating innovative solutions for an evolving material handling industry. In 2010, Jtec's flagship product was born: the CarryMore Tugger Cart System. This impressive Mother/Daughter cart tandem design would make its own reputation by reducing costs for users and improving delivery times to the lines and safety in the workplace. It continues today, in a continually evolving design, as the company's best-selling design. In 2016, Jtec's newest product line was introduced: CarryMatic Autonomous Materials Movement System, which is an electric powered system that allows for hands-free transport of materials working with AGV's and AMR's. Jtec Industries has a robust product catalog with four lines, and we are known for our expertise in cart solutions. With a commitment to quality and innovation, Jtec Industries is a trusted partner for businesses seeking to optimize their material handling processes.
Employee Engagement Focused
Quarterly employee engagement activities - usually involving favored foods such as our BBQ catered famous holiday luncheon, hamburger cookouts, Tremont Turkey Festival meal, and more.
One-on-one discussions 2-3 times per year to gain insight on areas the company and employees can grow together.
Teambuilding and friendly competition with bags/cornhole matches, giant jenga, etc..
Rotating "Teamwork Task Force" Employee Engagement Committee to help generate ideas for company events and choose our Jtec Masters' Employee of the Month.
And did we mention we like food?! Periodic Wellness Wednesday snacks and Fresh Cut Fruit Cup Fridays!
Competitive Pay and Benefits
Regular benchmarking our positions and benefits to remain competitive.
401K Match: 100% company match of employee contributions up to 3% deferral, 50% company match of employee contributions between 3% and 5% deferral.
Company provided life insurance for employees and dependents.
Additional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, critical illness and accident insurances offered.
Affordable health/dental/vision insurance.
High-deductible health plan with the option of HSA (Health Savings Account) with company match program.
Health and/or dependent care FSA (Flexible Spending Account).
Comprehensive Wellness Program (company paid annual biometric screening, health challenges, webinars, and more).
Start accruing paid time off from day one.
Eight paid holidays annually: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas day, and an additional Floating Holiday placed annually by management.
Summary/Objective
The Design Engineer III
Duties and responsibilities
Focuses on designing complex projects, and develops cost-effective solutions to customer needs, along with making recommendations for potential new products or product lines/groups.
Designs for manufacturability while understanding machine and material capabilities and utilizes that knowledge to design product for cost effective manufacturing.
Designs products for compliance with industry and equipment standards and testing laboratory certifications.
Reviews product designs for compliance with engineering principles, company and industry standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications.
Reviews sourced component for compliance with industry, company, and equipment standards and certifications.
Collaborates with and searches for suppliers, discusses design projects, and understands pricing structures of new product development.
Works with Purchasing to assess new components and ensure that parts meet functional specification and cost parameters.
Has a general understanding of electrical and fluid (hydraulic and pneumatic) systems and their integration with mechanical designs.
Improves upon and generates new tools to increase Engineering team efficiency.
Collaborates with the sales team to develop conceptual design prints and renderings.
Utilizes Creo software to produce 3D models and prints.
Utilizes advanced analytical tools to develop and validate designs.
Processes and publishes shop prints, design changes, specifications, and drawing releases.
Provides production support to the Operations department.
Provides guidance and technical assistance to design staff.
Completes other jobs or duties as directed by the R&D Engineering Manager
Qualifications
Education and Experience
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate).
Bachelor's degree or greater in mechanical or similar engineering, with 5+ years engineering experience
Associates degree in engineering or related field, with 7+ years engineering experience
In-depth knowledge of autonomous products and standards.
Has a proven history of successful complex design projects.
Ability to collaborate with all engineering groups and drive new products towards standard configurations.
Expert knowledge of product design processes and how to achieve critical project milestones.
Proficient in evaluating project success and effectiveness, and recommending subsequent actions.
Experience with NRTL product certification preferred.
Professional Certification
None required
Technology
Windows PC proficiency
Microsoft Office Suite
PTC Creo Parametric / ProEngineer
Knowledge
Production and Processing
Skills
Active Listening
Proficient in engineering documentation and process creation, including functional specifications, standard work, and product user manuals.
Abilities
Ability to collaborate with all engineering groups and drive new products towards standard configurations
Deductive Reasoning
Other Attributes
Dependability
Working conditions
Telephone - frequent telephone use
Freedom to Make Decisions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment: Job requires occasional use of required personal protective equipment
Working with a Team - job requires frequent team collaboration
Onsite Position - must be present at location for analysis and testing of designs and prototypes
Physical requirements
Must be able to move about the assigned area
Job involves working from a seated position for long periods
Must be able to position self to inspect products and equipment at ground level
Must be able to move products or equipment weighing up to or above 10lbs
Must be able to work in safety sensitive role, fit for duty and free of any adverse effects of drugs or alcohol, including prescribed or over the counter drugs or other substances which may alter job performance during working times (e.g., drowsiness, impaired reflexes or reaction time, lack of concentration, etc.).
Direct reports
None
Equal Opportunity Employer Jtec is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, genetic information, age, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, or any other protected category.
Jtec Industries