Job Description
Job Title
Lead Mechanical Engineer
About Our Client
Our client is an established industry leader in the design and manufacture of combustion systems and components serving a wide range of commercial and industrial applications. With decades of success and innovation behind them, the company continues to experience strong growth and is expanding its engineering team to support increasing demand. Headquartered in the Chicago area, they offer the stability of a longstanding organization combined with the excitement of a growing business. This is an excellent opportunity to join a company with a strong market presence and a bright future.
Job Description
Lead the development and introduction of innovative products for both existing markets and emerging applications. Oversee mechanical engineering projects from concept through implementation, ensuring technical and business objectives are achieved. Plan, execute, and document validation testing for new designs and product enhancements. Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and recommend opportunities for future product offerings. Assess customer requirements and translate application needs into effective engineering solutions. Facilitate research and development initiatives across teams to support product innovation and continuous improvement. Drive value-engineering efforts by identifying cost-saving opportunities and incorporating them into product designs. Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including engineering analyses and laboratory testing summaries. Compile supporting technical data and records related to intellectual property and patent submissions. Coordinate the successful launch of new or modified products into production, including goal setting, team training, and performance evaluation. Collaborate with sales, manufacturing, and engineering teams to optimize product designs, tooling strategies, and production efficiency. Manage product certification activities, including regulatory testing, agency submissions, and compliance approvals with organizations such as ETL and UL. Travel as needed to support project, supplier, customer, or testing requirements, up to approximately 20%.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or technical field Required Masters Degree in Engineering or technical field required 5+ years of managing complex engineering/design projects from concept to production Experience in sheet metal fabrication Knowledgeable in product and reliability testing Strong Lean/CI project experience with verifiable cost reductions Ability to lead multiple projects concurrently Expert with AutoCAD/Autodesk Inventor Exposure and understanding of electromechanical design elements (for example, PLCs, electric motors, regulators, sensors, control systems) Ability and experience working with customers and vendors Six Sigma Certification a plus
What's on Offer
Salary range 120,000 to 150,000 3+ weeks PTO/Sick/Personal time BCBS Medical coverage options Dental/Vision 401k Match Profit sharing More
Job Summary
Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing Sub Sector: Production, Manufacturing Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing Where: Chicago Contract Type: Permanent Consultant name: Collin Patrick Walsh Job Reference: JN-092026-7111616
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $120,000–$150,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
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