Job Description
Title: Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Near Lemont, IL
Hire Type: Contract to Hire with Full Benefits
Salary: $35-$40/hr.
Benefits: As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.
Hire Type: Contract to Hire with Full Benefits
Salary: $35-$40/hr.
Benefits: As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.
Sterling Engineering is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer Near Lemont, IL. This opportunity is with a leading manufacturer in the electrical power distribution industry. This role will support New Product Development (NPD) through mechanical component and assembly design, CAD modeling, prototyping, design validation, and engineering release. This is a collaborative opportunity for a self-motivated engineer who enjoys hands-on problem solving and working cross-functionally.
Job Duties:
- Create 3D CAD models of components and assemblies for new product development and design problem-solving.
- Design and dimension components with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) considerations for molding, machining, and other manufacturing processes.
- Develop top-down assemblies, detailed drawings, and dimensioning/tolerance schemes.
- Prepare simplified models for 3D-printed prototypes and FEA analysis.
- Participate in prototyping and functional testing of new designs.
- Support design reviews, validation activities, and the engineering change/release process.
- Apply relevant industry standards, including IEEE, NEC, IEC, ANSI, UL, and NEMA, to mechanical design activities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product Development, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Application Engineering, and Aftermarket Support.
- Identify and resolve root causes through problem-solving and continuous improvement activities.
- Coach and review other team members to support technical development and knowledge sharing.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, or a related discipline.
- 3+ years of experience in a technical engineering role involving CAD.
- Creo CAD experience preferred.
- Strong experience with mechanical design, CAD modeling, assemblies, drawings, and dimensioning/tolerancing.
- Experience with DFM, FMEA, FEA, GD&T, and/or DOE preferred.
- Experience with root cause analysis, problem-solving, continuous improvement, or change management preferred.
- Experience in an ISO-certified manufacturing environment preferred.
- Experience with reliability design tools preferred.
- Familiarity with industry standards and compliance preferred.
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.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Lemont, IL |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $35–$40 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1969 |
| Website | http://www.sterling-engineering.com |
About Company
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.
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