Mechanical Designer

Rockford, IL 61109

Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Mechanical Design Job Number: 44242608 Compensation: $82000-95000 / year

Job Description

Title: Mechanical Designer 

Salary Range: $75k - $85k (based on experience) 

Location: Rockford, IL 

Hire Type: Direct Hire

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k etc.


Job Duties:
  • Develop and revise designs by following industry standards, compliance protocols, and accepted drawing practices.
  • Convert rough product concepts into detailed working documents using computer-aided design (CAD) software and industry specifications.
  • Identify and specify system components or modify existing products to meet engineering requirements.
  • Provide technical support to manufacturing teams, including updating and adjusting drawings as needed.
  • Create accurate bills of materials (BOMs) for assembly and detailed drawings to ensure proper material selection and ordering.
  • Collaborate with engineers to address structural, functional, or scheduling challenges, maintaining project timelines.
  • Utilize computerized design tools to perform stress analysis and ensure structural integrity.
  • Review and validate instruction manuals to ensure accuracy and alignment with engineering designs.
  • Stay up to date with industry advancements through ongoing education and training.
  • Maintain compliance with all safety regulations to promote a secure working environment.

Qualifications:
  • Associates degree in drafting/design or equivalent hands-on experience 
  • Minimally 1-2 years experience in mechanical design with exposure to designing and revising 


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. 

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