Senior ASME & Cryogenic Engineer / Project Manager

Senior ASME & Cryogenic Engineers / Project Managers  needed to join our growing team.  We’ve been actualizing amazing ideas, such as next-generation particle accelerator, vacuum, pressure and cryogenic components for over 50 years.
Our positive, high energy, collaborative work environment with small, dedicated staff means we are in this together and each person makes a difference. You can too!

This position is a great career opportunity!
  • Paid on-the-job training
  • Premium wage potential
  • Full Medical, Dental, Vision, more coverage available
  • 401k w/Matching
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Contribute to company success
  • Non-union shop
  • Job security: 50 years of building cool stuff!

Requirements
  • Advanced degree in relevant engineering or physics discipline required. PhD preferred.
  • 2+ years as a mechanical/cryogenic/manufacturing/design engineer and/or project manager in a relevant manufacturing environment.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes and techniques (forming, machining, welding and inspection/testing) used in the manufacture of fabricated metal parts.
  • Familiarity with Cryogenic, vacuum and/or pressure equipment fabrication.
  • Demonstrated creativity in engineering solutions and project management.
  • Strong problem solving and analytic skills with the ability to evaluate, anticipate and prioritize key factors.
  • Experience with ASME Code Section VIII, B31.3 Piping Code, Vacuum Vessels and Process Vessels standard practices a plus.
  • Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and understand GD&T.
  • Desire to interface with peers from our customers to our on-site shop.
  • High energy person with drive and motivation to tackle any challenge that requires your expertise.
  • Ability to streamline multiple and/or conflicting priorities in a detail-oriented manner.
  • Competent in use of Autocad Inventor, Made2Manage or other ERP system, MS Office and Microsoft Project.
Job Description:
  • Lead Engineer on unique projects from proposal to ship, maintaining schedule and budget:
  • Develop strong customer relationships. Partner with customer in pre-contract, quote and contract phase to discover and achieve end-user objectives.
  • Develop creative, cost-effective strategies to meet objectives on projects ranging in value from $5K to $1MM +.
  • Collaborate with operations team to develop and implement optimized fabrication solutions that meet customer, budget and schedule objectives while minimizing risks typical of prototype and low volume production of complex products.
  • Prepare and maintain documentation including bill of materials, travelers, manufacturing routings and updated drawings.
  • Perform design engineering/engineering analysis: Perform pressure vessel, pressure relief and thermal calculations as required. Research production methods. Oversee preparation of 3-D models and drawings.
  • Track projects / project resources, costs, schedule and scope.
  • Prepare and present project, design review, kick off and close out meetings.
  • Participate in technical sales initiatives by developing cost estimates and proposals for RFQs.
  • Prioritize and distribute workload, balancing multiple and conflicting priorities to meet budgets and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Participate in developing and implementing continuous improvement strategies.
  • Maintain company certifications including ASME code certifications.
  • Maintain positive working relationships with customers, peers, vendors, shop and office in a fast paced environment.





Our Company:
Founded in 1969 and located in Oak Lawn, IL, Meyer Tool fabricates unique, one-of-a-kind or short run projects that impact the world around us. We are a trusted supplier to the country’s top research universities, national laboratories, and leaders in cutting-edge technology industries.  We focus on employee development to help our team reach their full potential as we continue to build the impossible.