Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer (Direct Hire)

Rockford, IL

Job Requisition: 7359

Annual Salary Range: $75,000 – $90,000. Individual salaries are based on education, geographic location, and alignment to the market data.

Job Description for Mechanical Engineer:

Responsible for mechanical design (SolidWorks and AutoCAD) of machine assemblies, drawings and bill of materials

Responsibilities for Mechanical Engineer:

Efficient use of SolidWorks and AutoCAD to create models, assembly drawings, detail drawings and bills of material

Attend and lead design reviews with customers and/or our sales staff to review and clarify the design specifications of a project

Assist the sales department with quotations to identify material and labor required to complete project tasks

Perform and save detailed calculations to support the design decisions made

Identify, investigate and resolve any conflicts with the customers’ published requirements

Verify that the design complies with any required mechanical standards, building codes, local regulations, OSHA regulations and good design practices

Apply proper and efficient fabrication and machining methods

Meet with the manufacturing department after the drawings have been released but prior to the beginning of the build to review the drawings, bill of materials and any customer specific requirements. Resolve any issues from the build review that require engineering attention

Monitor the manufacturing process to assure conformity to the customers’ specifications and sales order requirements

When applicable, participate in pre-shipment testing to verify component and/or system operation

Provide on-site technical support to complete system integration and verify final customer acceptance

Mentor and train other employees as necessary

Oversee projects to insure they are completed on time and within budget

Overtime and weekend work may be required on a project to project basis

Travel required on occasion

Knowledge and Skill Requirements for Mechanical Engineer:

Bachelors in Engineering

3+ years of design experience using SolidWorks and knowledge of AutoCAD

Experienced in machine design including linear and rotary motion, material handling, mechanisms and motion control

Ability to size structure and select appropriate purchased components such as motors, gearboxes, belts, cylinders, screw drives, chains, bearings, bushings, hardware, etc.

Thorough understanding of manufacturing capabilities of mills, lathes, grinders, laser and plasma torches, etc. in regards to techniques and tolerances necessary for part manufacture

Can select cost effective materials and heat treating necessary for part manufacture

Good working understanding of geometric tolerances

Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Familiar with ISO and ANSI standards

Benefits for Mechanical Engineer:

Client will provide excellent benefits including health, dental, life, vision and disability insurances, a 401K program, PTO, competitive wages, paid holidays and much more.