Entry-Level Design Engineer

Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Darien, WI

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$65,000–$78,000 Per Year
SKILLS
3D Modeling, Bill of Materials (BOM), Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Documentation Models, Engineering, Engineering Management, English Language, GSP (Good Safety Practices), Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Mentoring, Microsoft Active Server Page (ASP), Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Multilingual, People Management, Performance Management, Process Development, Product Development, Product Support, Project Engineering, Project Planning, Project/Program Management, Release Management/Engineering, Safety Standards, Spanish Language, Team Player, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design
LOCATION
Darien, WI
POSTED
30+ days ago
Title: Entry-Level Design Engineer
Location: Darien, WI 53114
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $65,000–$78,000
Benefits: Full benefits package offered (medical, dental, vision, PTO, holidays, retirement plan, etc.)

The Mechanical Design Engineer will support new product development and continuous improvement initiatives. Working under the Mechanical Engineering Manager and Lead Project Engineers, this person will perform complex technical assignments, contribute to engineering project planning, and play a key role in bringing new or improved designs into production. 

Job Duties:
  • Perform complex engineering assignments requiring strong technical expertise, including planning, organizing, and executing technical design projects.
  • Lead the design and development of new products, equipment, and processes, including the selection of concepts and approaches for improved performance and manufacturability.
  • Conduct and present design reviews for major projects, providing clear technical input to the engineering team.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, designers, and technicians.
  • Create and release 3D models, 2D drawings, and Bills of Materials using the established release process.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.
  • Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, product development, and manufacturing processes.
  • Experience creating and modifying 3D/2D models and technical documentation.
  • Familiarity with safety standards and plant operations.
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite, especially Excel.
  •  Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • Preferred: Professional certification or ability to obtain within one year (GSP, ASP, CSP).
  • Project management skills are a plus.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

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.

About the Company

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Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:

 

  • Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.

 

  • Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.

 

Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1969
WEBSITE
http://www.sterling-engineering.com