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Mechanical Product Designer

Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Palatine, IL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$75,000–$88,000 Per Year
SKILLS
3D Design, 3D Modeling, Bill of Materials (BOM), CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Software, Change Order Management, Component Assembly, Cross-Functional, Data Quality, Documentation, Engineering Change Order, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Hand Tools, Identify Issues, Machine Tool, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Methods, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mechanical Assembly, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Product Design, Product Engineering, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Support, Production Support, Prototyping, Quality Engineering, RCS (Revision Control System), Solid Edge, Technical Drawing, Technical/Engineering Design, eCos
LOCATION
Palatine, IL
POSTED
22 days ago
Title: Mechanical Product Design Engineer
Location: Palatine, IL
Hire Type: Long term contract with a strong potential to convert direct hire!
Salary: $75k– $88k/yr.
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.

This Product Designer role is a hands-on engineering support position focused on creating and modifying 3D CAD models for electrical assemblies and components. You will work closely with production, engineering, and quality teams to support product design, troubleshooting, and manufacturing readiness.

Job Duties:
  • Create 3D models of new and existing assemblies and components using Solid Edge.
  • Design mechanical components and assemblies to meet functional requirements.
  • Troubleshoot production and shop floor design issues and develop solutions.
  • Support production teams by resolving design-related concerns and implementing updates.
  • Write and manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and maintain design documentation.
  • Build and modify prototype assemblies using hand and machine tools.
  • Source prototype components from internal model shops or external suppliers.
  • Create Bills of Materials (BOMs) and maintain accurate product structure data.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, quality, and engineering.
Qualifications:
  • Associate degree in Design, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in product design or 3D modeling-focused role.
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD software (Solid Edge preferred).
  • Strong understanding of drafting principles and GD&T.
  • Basic knowledge of materials, fabrication methods, and manufacturing processes.
  • Experience with PLM systems for revision control.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and engineering documentation.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook). 


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

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