Mechanical Engineer

Telefonix, Inc., located in Waukegan, Illinois, specializes in the design and manufacturing of a broad array of in-flight entertainment products, audio equipment, cord reel and specialty cable assembly products.

• Candidate will be responsible for assigned projects and proposals, including product design, cost schedules and testing; assume complete project responsibility under the guidance of the Engineering Manager.
• Prepare technical proposals, design documentation, test reports and work instructions for products including description of proposed equipment reliability, and other data required to satisfy customer specifications.

• Familiarity with design for multiple manufacturing processes (injection molded plastic, sheet metal fabrication, die casting and machining)
• Mechanical layout of printed circuit boards
• Design analysis tools such as FEA, FMEA, DFMA
• Understand technical analysis cost estimates, feasibility and prepare recommendations.
• Ability to work on product development and existing product maintenance
• Proficiency with ProE, Solidworks, AutoCAD and Microsoft Office software.
• Team player, self starter and able to complete projects in a timely manner.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9000, ISO 14000 and AS9100
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Desired Experience:

• At least 2 years’ experience with consumer electronics product design
• Exposure to DO-160 based validation testing
• Designing aircraft based products entertainment equipment
• Experience with communication, audio and gaming products

Education:

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering

Experience:

Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, material components selection and design solutions. Experience working from design concept through development and into a production process. Some experience with qualification testing and test report writing. Familiarity with bills of material and writing engineering change orders.