Mechanical Engineer

University Park, IL 60417

Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Mechanical Engineering Job Number: Ca125738729 Compensation: $70000-85000 / year

Job Description

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer
Location:  Near University Park, IL 
Job Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $70k-$80k

Sterling Engineering is looking for a Mechanical Engineer for a leading provider for rail transportation solutions in University Park, IL. This is a great opportunity to work with a company that has great benefits and ensures a good work life balance! 

Summary:
  • Create mechanical systems that meet customer needs and project specifications.
  •  Develop affordable designs based on project goals.
  • Maintain project records using SolidWorks PDM and IFS ERP systems.
  • Generate bill of materials and drawings for manufacturing.
  • Design, test, and troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
  • Assist shop floor personnel and customers with technical issues.
  • Provide technical support, including communication and occasional site visits.
  • Work closely with customers, suppliers, and colleagues throughout a project.
  • Investigate and address quality control reports.
  • Collaborate with vendors to improve product quality and reduce costs.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
  • Minimum 2-3 years in structural, mechanical, and hydraulic machine design. 
  • Lean production concepts, FMEA, Lean practices, Six Sigma, Value Engineering.
  • Excellent oral and written communication, customer service, deadline-oriented, teamwork, decision-making, SolidWorks proficiency, FEA (a plus), hydraulic system design/troubleshooting, heavy machinery design.
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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Naeomi Cervantes

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