Job Description
Title: Mechanical Engineer
Location: Belvidere, IL
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $85-100K yrly
Benefits:Full benefits package offered
? NOW HIRING: MECHANICAL ENGINEER | BELVIDERE, IL
Ready to turn your engineering expertise into innovative, custom-designed machinery?
Here’s your opportunity to take ownership of exciting engineering projects from initial design through manufacturing, assembly, and testing!
We’re partnering with an established manufacturing company specializing in custom rotating equipment used in chemical processing. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Mechanical Engineer who enjoys solving complex mechanical challenges, bringing designs to life, and collaborating with a talented team to deliver engineered solutions.
? WHAT YOU'LL DO
? Design custom industrial machinery and mechanical components using SolidWorks.
? Perform engineering calculations involving material strength, stress, and mechanical performance.
? Develop detailed drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and project cost estimates.
? Coordinate projects from design through fabrication, assembly, and testing.
? Collaborate with machinists, fabricators, suppliers, and fellow engineers to bring designs to life.
? Troubleshoot design and manufacturing challenges, conduct root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
? Support project scheduling, vendor coordination, and continuous design improvements.
? Design custom industrial machinery and mechanical components using SolidWorks.
? Perform engineering calculations involving material strength, stress, and mechanical performance.
? Develop detailed drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and project cost estimates.
? Coordinate projects from design through fabrication, assembly, and testing.
? Collaborate with machinists, fabricators, suppliers, and fellow engineers to bring designs to life.
? Troubleshoot design and manufacturing challenges, conduct root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
? Support project scheduling, vendor coordination, and continuous design improvements.
?? WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT?
?? Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
?? 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience.
?? Proficiency in SolidWorks and experience with 2D CAD software.
?? Knowledge of mechanical systems, power transmission components, electric motors, and material properties.
?? Ability to interpret engineering drawings, understand tolerances, and develop practical design solutions.
?? Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
?? Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
?? 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience.
?? Proficiency in SolidWorks and experience with 2D CAD software.
?? Knowledge of mechanical systems, power transmission components, electric motors, and material properties.
?? Ability to interpret engineering drawings, understand tolerances, and develop practical design solutions.
?? Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
Experience with Autodesk Inventor, MathCAD, or Microsoft Project is 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.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Belvidere, IL |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $85,000–$100,000 Per Year |
| 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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