Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Buffalo Grove, IL (Onsite)


Schedule: Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM


Pay Rate: Up to $50/hour (Based on experience)

Position Overview


We are seeking a talented Mechanical Design Engineer to support the design, development, and continuous improvement of innovative electro-mechanical products. This role is responsible for designing new mechanical components, enhancing existing products, supporting cost reduction initiatives, and collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams throughout the product development lifecycle.


The ideal candidate has experience designing mechanical components for manufactured products, enjoys hands-on engineering work, and is proficient with 3D CAD software, particularly Siemens NX.


Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and modify mechanical components and assemblies for electro-mechanical products using 3D CAD software.
• Create detailed models, drawings, layouts, and engineering documentation.
• Support new product development as well as improvements to existing products.
• Participate in cost reduction and value engineering initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, quality, laboratory, and project management.
• Prepare technical reports, engineering specifications, and product documentation.
• Work with suppliers to optimize designs for manufacturability, tooling, and production costs.
• Assist with prototype assembly, product testing, and troubleshooting of mechanical issues.
• Support manufacturing and field teams in resolving product-related concerns.
• Contribute to project planning, scheduling, and engineering deliverables.

Qualifications


Required

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of mechanical design experience in a manufacturing or product development environment.
• Experience designing electro-mechanical or mechatronic products.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing, fabrication, and assembly processes.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Preferred

• Experience using Siemens NX for mechanical design.
• Experience with TeamCenter PLM.
• Experience working with SAP or other ERP systems.
• Hands-on experience with prototype builds, laboratory testing, or product validation.
• Experience working directly with suppliers and manufacturing teams.

Preferred Skills

• Mechanical Product Design
• Electro-Mechanical Systems
• Siemens NX
• TeamCenter
• SAP
• 3D CAD Modeling
• Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
• Product Development
• Mechanical Drawings
• Engineering Documentation
• Cost Reduction / Value Engineering
• Prototype Development
• Root Cause Analysis

If you're passionate about designing innovative products and enjoy working in a collaborative engineering environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity.