Sr. Mechanical Engineer

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Job Description

Testing and developing new equipment, improving/refining existing equipment, using project management to incorporate design and budgets for projects, maintaining a physical and direct functional and supportive role with multiple facility maintenance and manufacturing groups, assisting plant maintenance with advanced troubleshooting, providing floor support to troubleshoot process problems using continuous improvement and root cause analysis techniques, ensuring that products and systems comply with applicable codes, reporting routine activities on a monthly basis, keeping relevant staff members up-to-date more frequently on rapidly moving projects, initiating or supplying documentation for capital projects using TPM tools used within the EEM pillar and the six-step management methodology, supporting all new equipment and processes with in-house training classes, as determined by the department's and the company's needs.

The Successful Applicant

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (Master's degree a plus), 7+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting, chemical processing experience, strong proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks/Fusion360 preferred), mechanical simulation tools, and P&ID development, hands-on experience with pumps, piping systems, mixing/blending equipment, and automated machinery, knowledge of custom print design review and implementation, demonstrated project management experience and ability to lead cross-functional engineering initiatives, excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

What's on Offer

Base salary up to $130,000 based on experience, HSA & HFA medical, dental, and vision options through United Health care, 3+ weeks of PTO, 401K matching up to 6%, domestic/international travel opportunities.

Job Summary

Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing, Sub Sector: Production, Manufacturing, Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing, Where: West Chicago, Contract Type: Permanent.