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Mechanical Design Engineer

$30 - $40 per hour

Sterling Engineering

Job Description

Mechanical Design Engineer

Itasca,IL

$30-$40/hr depending on experience

We're looking for a hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer to develop complex mechanical systems.

Responsibilities
  • Create preliminary and final designs, drawings, and BOMs
  • Manage projects and meet key milestones on time
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Service, Purchasing, and vendors
  • Troubleshoot design/manufacturing issues and lead root-cause solutions
  • Support continuous improvement and new product development
  • Occasional domestic/international travel
Requirements
  • Strong mechanical design skills
  • Proficiency in SolidWorks (or similar) and AutoCAD
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
  • Ability to produce accurate, first-time-right designs
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Outlook and ERP systems
Preferred
  • Strong customer relations
  • Team-oriented mindset
  • Solid time-management skills
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.


Meet Your Recruiter

Steve Stabley
Principal Recruiter

Steve Stabley is a Recruiter at Sterling Engineering with close to 30 years of technical recruiting experience, including more than 23 years with Sterling. Throughout his career, Steve has built deep expertise in the automation and manufacturing industries, helping clients identify and hire highly skilled engineering and technical talent.

Steve has successfully sourced and placed engineers and technicians with many of the leading automation companies throughout the greater Chicagoland area. His industry knowledge, long-standing relationships, and understanding of technical hiring needs allow him to connect qualified candidates with opportunities where they can make an immediate and lasting impact.


Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

As one of the most respected names in engineering staffing, Sterling has hundreds of opportunities with top employers. If you've got a friend or colleague seeking their next move in engineering, we could have their next opportunity. We offer a referral bonus for every referral that we place. Submit referral now.
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