Employment Opportunities
Design Engineer
Position Description:
You will be responsible for designing mechanical and electromechanical parts, products and systems by developing and testing specifications and methods, and completing engineering projects by managing, organizing, controlling, and evaluating project elements.
Specific duties and essential results:
•Initiate and execute project objectives by studying design plans, engineering drawings, and reviewing specifications and requirements.
•Maintain project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems.
•Initiate mechanical systems and products by designing and conducting research programs, applying principles of mechanics and materials; study customer requirements, research and test manufacturing and assembly methods and materials.
•Develop manufacturing process and assure system and product quality by designing and modifying equipment for fabricating, building, assembling, and installing components; design testing methods; test finished product and systems capabilities; confirm fabrication, assembly and installation processes.
•Maintain systems and product database by collecting, analyzing, summarizing, and entering all such data.
•Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
•Perform any other job duties as may be required.
Position Requirements:
•Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
•Minimum of five years of broad based manufacturing experience.
•Proven Design Engineering ability.
•Extensive knowledge in designing individual components as well as complex assemblies.
•Knowledge of multiple materials including, but not limited to, Aluminum Castings, Aluminum Extrusions, plastics, sheet metal and tubing
•Experience in FEA
•Electrical system knowledge is a plus
•Ability to drive own Projects to completion
•3D modeling software experience (Solidworks preferred)
•Project management experience with prototypes, prototype testing, and production supervision a plus
•Knowledge of UL, ISO 9001/2000 standards
•Ability to drive own Projects to completion
•Ability to operate on own as well as be a team player
•Effective communicative and writing skills
•PC computer operational skills
Company Overview:
Peerless Industries is a mid-sized manufacturing company headquartered in west suburban Chicago with international operations.
Response Information:
We offer stability, competitive pay, plus outstanding benefits, including health plan with eye and dental care, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, education reimbursements and a friendly, progressive work environment. Send your resume with salary history to:
Peerless Industries, Inc.
Attn: HR/DES-ENG
2300 White Oak Circle
Aurora, IL 60502
Fax: 630-820-8527
Email: resume@peerlessindustries.com
Visit us at www.peerlessmounts.com
Equal Opportunity Employer
Quality Engineer -- Manufacturing Experience Only
Position Description:
In this role reporting to the Quality Manager, you will participate, support and maintain our ISO9001 Quality System while simultaneously updating or writing process documents/work instructions, and conducting supplier audits at multiple locations. The Quality Engineer also leads corrective and preventive action programs on the shop floor and also at those of suppliers; identifies improvement opportunities throughout the organization and also with key suppliers; creates and implements inspection criteria and procedures; identifies inspection activity for product throughout production cycle; and writes control plans both for internal processes and also supplier components as required, among other duties.
Position Requirements:
•10+ years of hands-on quality control/manufacturing engineering experience within the metal fabrication industry
•Supervision and leadership experience in formal programs of continuous improvement and corrective action within manufacturing environments
•Associate’s degree or higher
•ASQ certification
•Engineering, tool & die certificates and training are a plus
•Asian manufacturing experience is a definite plus
Company Overview:
Peerless Industries is a mid-sized manufacturing company headquartered in west suburban Chicago with international operations.
Response Information:
We offer stability, competitive pay, plus outstanding benefits, including a health plan with eye and dental care, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, education reimbursements and a friendly, progressive work environment. Send your resume with salary history to:
Peerless Industries, Inc.
Attn: HR/QA-Eng
2300 White Oak Circle
Aurora, IL 60502
Fax: 630-820-8527
Email: resume@peerlessindustries.com
Visit us at www.peerlessmounts.com
Equal Opportunity Employer
CNC Programmer / CAD CAM
Position Description:
In this role, you will effectively create, maintain and improve programming for CNC equipment (Laser, Chopper, Robots, Machining Centers and Turning Centers).
Position Responsibilities Include:
•Creates CNC programs for new parts for production and prototype runs.
•Maintains organized libraries of CNC programs, DXFs and other related files.
•Troubleshoots existing programs to gain improvements in quality and efficiency.
•Accurate set up and operation of all tool room equipment, including CNC machining centers.
•Able to write G code shop floor programs for CNC machining, as well as perform CNC 3D contour machining from CAD models using NC tool path software.
•Performs CNC and conventional machining applying most efficient speed and feeds, as well as most appropriate cutting tool selection.
•Assists in coordination of tools relating to the CNC equipment.
•Assists in coordination and re-ordering of consumable and repair parts for CNC equipment.
•Analyses and evaluates part runs and initiates routing change process where required.
•Assists in troubleshooting equipment problems with technicians.
•Other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements:
•Associate of Science degree with coursework in CAD-CAM, 5 years of CAD-CAM drafting, CNC programming, CNC Machining
•Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
•Extensive knowledge of CAD-CAM applications
Company Overview:
Peerless Industries is a mid-sized manufacturing company currently headquartered in west suburban Chicago with international operations.
Response Information:
We offer stability, competitive pay, plus outstanding benefits, including health plan with eye and dental care, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, education reimbursements and a friendly, progressive work environment. Send your resume with salary history to:
Peerless Industries, Inc.
Attn: HR/CNC-PROG
2300 White Oak Circle
Aurora, IL 60502
Fax: 630-820-8527
Email: resume@peerlessindustries.com
Visit us at www.peelessmounts.com
Equal Opportunity Employer
Industrial Engineer (Manufacturing/Documentation)
Position Description:
Do you have the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment?
We’ll rely on you to manage engineering documentation in a manner that achieves high levels of accuracy and service while supporting overall company objectives. This will involve originating and maintaining product structures and routings by creating standard descriptions, retrieving pertinent data from other departments, and entering data in an accurate and timely manner.
You’ll also be responsible for:
•Estimating costs for tool amortization and purchased part prices used to evaluate and complete ECN requests
•Maintaining current organization of processes and documentation; updating and improving as necessary
•Participating actively as a team member in continuous improvement activities
•Increasing work volume by working efficiently to get projects completed promptly and accurately
Position Requirements:
•Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent
•2+ years of broad-based manufacturing experience
•Familiarity with process of sheet metal manufacturing (i.e., punch presses, brakes, welding, spot-welding, tube formation, painting and plating, etc.), manufacturing methods, set up operations, lot sizing, standard times, actual comparisons, and time studies
•Ability to read blueprints of sheet metal drawings, tolerances, and gauges
•Strong communication and computer skills
Company Overview:
Peerless Industries is a mid-sized manufacturing company headquartered in west suburban Chicago with international operations.
Response Information:
We offer competitive salary and excellent benefits including 401(k). Send resume, including salary history, to:
Peerless Industries, Inc.
Attn: HR/Ind-Eng
2300 White Oak Circle
Aurora, IL 60502
Fax: 630-820-8527
Email: resume@peerlessindustries.com
Visit us at www.peerlessmounts.com
Equal Opportunity Employer
Quality Assurance Inspector (Manufacturing Experience Only)
Position Description:
Growing metal fabrication manufacturer, serving the audio-visual industry, is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Inspector. This individual will ensure quality products are being manufactured by conducting inspections and controlling documentation.
Essential Duties:
•Inspects and compares parts to drawings for a production run
•Identifies raw material condition by collecting samples and conducting inspections and physical tests
•Determines condition of finished goods by collecting, inspecting and judging product acceptability in comparison to specifications
•Determines acceptability of rework by conducting inspections and physical tests of reworked product
•Contributes to team effort
•Reviews bills of material (BOM) and routing for accuracy
•Prepares, controls and maintains manufacturing and inspection documentation
Position Requirements:
•Minimum of 3 years of quality inspection experience
•Proficient in blueprint reading and using measurement tools
•Good computer skills (Word, Excel and Outlook)
•Effective writing and communication skills
•Quality-related training
Company Overview:
Peerless Industries is a mid-sized manufacturing company headquartered in west suburban Chicago with international operations.
Response Information:
We offer stability, competitive pay, plus outstanding benefits, including a health plan with eye and dental care, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, education reimbursements and a friendly, progressive work environment. Send your resume with salary history to:
Peerless Industries, Inc.
Attn: HR/QA-Ins
2300 White Oak Circle
Aurora, IL 60502
Fax: 630-820-8527
Email: resume@peerlessindustries.com
Visit us at www.peerlessmounts.com
Equal Opportunity Employer
Tool/ Die Maker Opportunities
Position Description:
Peerless Industries has three (3) immediate openings in the Tool Room for the following positions:
Tool/Die Maker
•Builds and repairs progressive stamping tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and hand tools by studying blueprints, sketches, specifications, and descriptions or as the need arises. Applies knowledge of materials, machining and assembly methods and mathematics. Accurate set up and operation of all tool room equipment. Fitting and assembling finished parts.
•Resolves fabrication and assembly problems by altering processes to meet specifications; notifying supervisor to obtain additional resources.
•Maintains continuity by notifying departments of irregularities and continuing needs.
•Documents tooling by marking-up drawings and recording data.
•Notifies engineering and related departments of any changes and adjustments of specifications.
•Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
•Other duties as assigned.
Die Cast Tool Maker
•Fabricates and repairs die cast tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and hand tools by studying blueprints, sketches, specifications, and descriptions or as the need arises. Applies knowledge of materials, machining and assembly methods and mathematics.
•Accurate set up and operation of all tool room equipment.
•Able to diagnose and remedy tooling related die cast problems.
•Understands construction of die cast tooling and can accomplish both maintenance and new construction of die cast tooling.
•Resolves fabrication and assembly problems by troubleshooting and altering processes or tooling to meet specifications; notifying supervisor to obtain additional resources.
•Maintains continuity by notifying departments of irregularities and continuing needs.
•Documents tooling by marking-up drawings and recording data. Notifies engineering and related departments of any changes and adjustments of specifications.
•Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
•Other duties as assigned.
Die Cast Tool Maker–CNC
•Fabricates and repairs die cast tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and hand tools by studying blueprints, sketches, specifications, and descriptions or as the need arises. Applies knowledge of materials, machining and assembly methods and mathematics.
•Accurate set up and operation of all tool room equipment, including CNC machining centers.
•Able to write G code shop floor programs for CNC machining and performs CNC 3D contour machining from CAD designs.
•Understands construction of die cast tooling and can accomplish both maintenance and new construction of die cast tooling.
•Performs CNC and conventional machining of die cast tool cavities.
•Resolves fabrication and assembly problems by altering processes or tooling to meet specifications; notifying supervisor to obtain additional resources.
•Maintains continuity by notifying departments of irregularities and continuing needs.
•Documents tooling by maintaining drawings, data and associated information systems. Notifies engineering and related departments of any changes and adjustments of specifications.
•Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
•Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications for all positions:
•High School diploma required, associated studies desired.
•Qualified formal tool/die apprenticeship. Die/die cast tool design experience or related courses.
•Proficiency in mathematics through trigonometry.
•Effective communicative and writing skills.
•Ingenuity, logic, job planning, coordination and trouble shooting abilities.
•Ability to work without supervision and make accurate judgment calls.
•Team player.
Company Overview:
Peerless Industries is a mid-sized manufacturing company headquartered in west suburban Chicago with international operations.
Response Information:
We offer stability, competitive pay, plus outstanding benefits, including health plan with eye and dental care, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, education reimbursements and a friendly, progressive work environment. Send your resume with salary history to:
Peerless Industries, Inc.
Attn: HR/ Tool Maker
2300 White Oak Circle
Aurora, IL 60502
Fax: 630-820-8527
Email: resume@peerlessindustries.com
Visit us at www.peerlessmounts.com
Equal Opportunity Employer
Engineering Clerk
Position Description:
Do you possess the keen analytical skills to keep our Engineering team running smoothly?
We are seeking a detail-oriented individual to perform the wide range of activities necessary to manage Peerless Industries’ engineering documentation in a manner that achieves high levels of accuracy and service while simultaneously supporting overall company objectives.
Essential Results:
•Perform routine audits of IFS data making changes as necessary to adhere to our current process
•Run E&O reports and distribute them to our Industrial Engineering team for IFS maintenance
•Collect data for scrap/rework analysis
•Analyze E&O data and determine the most cost-efficient means for material disposition
•Obtain approval of scrap or rework plans, then execute disposition action with our Production Control Department
•Maintain an E&O log and inventory part status through disposition of excess and obsolete materials
•Work with external packaging vendors, specifying and validating product packaging materials
•Maintain current organization of processes and documentation, while updating and improving as necessary
•Participate actively as a team member in Peerless Industries’ continuous improvement activities
•Help increase work volume by working efficiently to ensure projects are completed promptly and accurately
Position Requirements:
The successful candidate will possess:
•High school diploma required; an Associate’s Degree in related technologies is a plus
•1+ year of engineering experience is strongly desired
•Strong communication, computer (spreadsheet and word processing), and detail-orientation skills are essential
Company Overview:
Peerless Industries is a mid-sized manufacturing company headquartered in west suburban Chicago with international operations.
Response Information:
We offer stability, competitive pay, plus outstanding benefits, including health plan with eye and dental care, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, education reimbursements and a friendly, progressive work environment. Send your resume with salary history to:
Peerless Industries, Inc.
Attn: HR/Eng Clerk
2300 White Oak Circle
Aurora, IL 60502
Fax: 630-820-8527
Email: resume@peerlessmounts.com
Visit us at www.peerlessmounts.com
Equal Opportunity Employer
Cost Accountant
Position Description:
We are seeking a seasoned, detail-oriented individual to perform multi-level cost accounting responsibilities in a fast paced manufacturing, engineering and distribution environment. In this role, you will maintain and improve the integrity of inventory valuation; analyze and report operational financial results; participate in machine, labor and activity costing projects and continuous improvement processes of the business.
Duties and responsibilities include:
•Month and year end financial close
•Payroll reconciliation and headcount reporting
•Weekly, monthly and quarterly financial and measurement reports
•Audit and maintain daily labor and material transaction transfers
•Assist departmental personnel as required
•Maintain inventory value integrity
•Generate and maintain standard costs integrity
•Assist international division to have the same tools and reporting as corporate office
•Special projects and other duties as required
Position Requirements:
Successful candidates will possess:
•BS in Accounting/Finance
•Supervisory and budget experience
•Two years of hands on cost accounting experience preferably with a midsize, multi-site manufacturing company utilizing a standard cost system
•Experience working in a standard cost environment is a must
•Excellent problem solving, reconciliation, modelling, product pricing analysis and prioritizing skills are essential
•Strong written and verbal communications skills along with the ability to interface effectively at all levels within a team environment
•Proficiency in Excel and Access, and a working knowledge of ERP systems
Company Overview:
Peerless Industries is a mid-sized manufacturing company headquartered in west suburban Chicago with international operations.
Response Information:
We offer stability, competitive pay, plus outstanding benefits, including health plan with eye and dental care, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, education reimbursements and a friendly, progressive work environment. Send your resume with salary history to:
Peerless Industries, Inc.
Attn: HR/Cost Acct
2300 White Oak Circle
Aurora, IL 60502
Fax: 630-820-8527
Email: resume@peerlessmounts.com
Visit us at www.peerlessmounts.com
Equal Opportunity Employer
Business Analyst
Position Description:
Serve as the liaison between IT and business end-users in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. In this challenging role, you will work with the business units to analyze business requirements and review/produce specifications for any new/change to technology applications. This includes working with the Technical Analyst and development team to ensure that they understand the specifications; working with training team to document system scenarios, identify roles impacted, and help develop a change management/training plan; and conducting business process modeling and generating applicable scenarios for the technology functionality testing team.
Responsibilities include:
•Identifying, assessing, and documenting business requirements, recommending business priorities, and advising business on options, risks, and costs
•Conducting research to determine if solutions to business requirements currently exist within or outside the business unit, and if not, whether new solutions are feasible
•Analyzing impact of proposed solution across the business, developing use cases to explain/demonstrate business requirements/specifications to IT team, and contributing a business or process perspective during design reviews
•Assisting Quality Management team to ensure that requirements documentation can be easily translated into test plans, and ensuring that the proper testing plans have been completed
•Facilitating implementation of new functionality through training sessions, demos, and the development of appropriate documentation
•Providing relevant test scenarios for the testing team
•Working with test team to develop system integration test scripts and ensuring the testing results correspond to the business expectations
•Other duties as assigned
Position Requirements:
Qualified candidates will possess:
•College degree, or specialized training or equivalent work experience
•Minimum 3-5 years of experience as a business analyst
•Experience setting up test scenarios
•Experience/understanding of business process reengineering and business modeling concepts, business systems development and analysis
•Strong analytical and writing skills, including solid experience in writing functional and technical specifications
•Strong verbal communication skills
•Knowledge of Oracle, SQL and ERP systems a plus
•Knowledge of Microsoft applications, including work, excel, access and outlook
•Experience / knowledge of manufacturing process a plus
Company Overview:
Peerless Industries is a mid-sized manufacturing company headquartered in west suburban Chicago with international operations.
Response Information:
We offer stability, competitive pay, plus outstanding benefits, including health plan with eye and dental care, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, education reimbursements and a friendly, progressive work environment. Send your resume with salary history to:
Peerless Industries, Inc.
Attn: HR/Bus Analyst
2300 White Oak Circle
Aurora, IL 60502
Fax: 630-820-8527
Email: resume@peerlessmounts.com
Visit us at www.peerlessmounts.com
Equal Opportunity Employer
Electrical Engineer (Project)
Position Description:
Help us design, implement and engineer all electrical aspects of our products!
The Electrical Engineer will assist with all electrical engineering efforts, design electrical components and systems, specify components and systems, test existing systems, and advise internal and external customers and other stakeholders on all electrical issues. Additionally, you will assist our team in bringing products from concept through prototype and manufacturing start up to “on-shelf” deliverable.
Position Requirements:
The successful candidate will possess:
•Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent industry experience; PE designation desired.
•3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, involving hands-on experience in thermal management, wiring schematics/ building wiring harnesses, automation, drives and motors, linear actuators and limit switches.
•Knowledge of CE, UL and NEC electrical requirements.
•Working knowledge of CAD software/ Solid Works.
•Strong analytical skills with ability to multi-task.
•Must be team oriented with excellent communication and organizational skills.
•Proficiency with MS Office and Outlook.
•Other duties as assigned.
Send your resume with salary history to:
Peerless Industries, Inc.
Attn: HR/Elec Eng
2300 White Oak Circle
Aurora, IL 60502
Fax: 630-820-8527
Email: resume@peerlessmounts.com
Visit us at www.peerlessmounts.com
Equal Opportunity Employer
Manufacturing Control Desk Clerk, 2nd Shift (11:30am to 8:00pm)
Position Description:
Put your organizational skills to work in this fast-paced, manufacturing environment! Run the order desk by effectively communicating with customer service, shipping and production departments, and ensuring customer orders are on track to ship in a timely manner.
Duties and essential results:
•Daily interaction with customer care, production departments and shipping
•Uses requisition screen to merge and create shop orders
•Receives, issues and closes shop orders
•Runs open order reports
•Allocates orders in the computer system for shipping
•Tracks past-due orders and works daily to reduce past due
•Ensures that all hot and lead time orders are prioritized
•Maintains inventory as accurate as possible and investigates discrepancies
•Provides direction to material handlers
•Promotes safety and maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
•Leads by example on organization, good housekeeping, and great work ethic
•Leads the team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
•Performs other duties as assigned
Position Requirements:
Qualified candidates will possess:
•High School diploma or GED
•2 years of manufacturing related clerk experience
•Good written/verbal communication skills
•Ability to interact effectively with personnel from all departments
•Good organization skills with ability to prioritize
•Proficient computer skills
Company Overview:
Peerless Industries is a mid-sized manufacturing company headquartered in west suburban Chicago with international operations.
Response Information:
We offer stability, competitive pay, plus outstanding benefits, including health plan with eye and dental care, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, education reimbursements and a friendly, progressive work environment. Send your resume with salary history to:
Peerless Industries, Inc.
Attn: HR/Control Clerk
2300 White Oak Circle
Aurora, IL 60502
Fax: 630-820-8527
Email: resume@peerlessindustries.com
Visit us at www.peerlessmounts.com
Equal Opportunity Employer