Mechanical Engineer
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USD 36 - 45
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Job Description
Mechanical Engineer
$36-$45/hour (based on experience)
Lincolnshire IL (Onsite)
*This is more of well-rounded Mechanical Engineer not a Design Engineer*
Job summary:
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Mechanical Engineer Level II to join our Sustaining Engineering group. This role requires collaboration within a dynamic team environment and will focus on maintaining and enhancing existing printer product lines ensuring they continue to meet the high standards and evolving needs of our customers.
Job Responsibilities:
Support Existing Products:
- Investigate and resolve mechanical issues in current production and products in the field.
- Analyze root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Design Improvements:
- Recommend and implement design enhancements to improve product reliability manufacturability and cost-efficiency.
- Conduct tolerance stack-ups and design for manufacturability (DFM) analysis.
Change Management:
- Prepare and process Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
- Maintain and update product documentation including drawings BOMs and CAD models.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Work closely with manufacturing quality supply chain and customer service teams to address technical issues.
- Participate in design reviews failure investigations and continuous improvement projects.
Testing & Validation:
- Develop and execute test protocols for component and system validation.
- Evaluate returned product failures and provide detailed reports with proposed solutions.
Supplier Support:
- Collaborate with suppliers to resolve mechanical part issues and improve part quality.
- Review and approve supplier drawing changes and deviations as needed.
Compliance & Standards:
- Ensure product compliance with relevant industry standards regulations and internal requirements.
- Support documentation and testing for agency certifications (e.g. UL CE)
Project Participation:
- Assist in sustaining projects from initiation through release.
- Manage small-to-medium projects or portions of larger projects independently with moderate supervision.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
Experience:
- 2 years of experience in mechanical design manufacturing support or sustaining engineering.
- Hands-on experience with electromechanical systems or products involving moving parts.
CAD & Design:
-Proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks Creo or similar).
-Working knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawing standards.
Engineering Change Process:
-Experience creating and processing Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) Bills of Materials (BOMs) and design documentation.
Problem Solving:
-Ability to troubleshoot mechanical failures and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
-Familiarity with root cause analysis tools such as 5 Whys Fishbone diagrams or FMEA.
Communication:
-Strong written and verbal communication skills.
-Able to collaborate with cross-functional teams including electrical engineering manufacturing quality and procurement.
Software Tools:
-Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel PowerPoint Outlook).
-Experience using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems (e.g. Windchill Arena Agile).
Preferred Qualifications:
Industry Experience:
-Experience supporting or designing printers copiers or other electromechanical office equipment.
-Familiarity with high-volume manufacturing and injection-molded plastic parts.
Testing & Validation:
-Experience developing and executing mechanical test plans and validation protocols.
-Hands-on experience with lab testing fixture design or thermal and vibration testing.
Cost and Quality Focus:
-Background in cost reduction reliability improvement or vendor quality improvement projects.
-Experience working directly with suppliers to resolve part issues and approve alternate components.
Lean & Six Sigma:
-Knowledge of lean manufacturing Six Sigma or Kaizen methodologies is a plus.
Regulatory Knowledge:
-Familiarity with compliance standards such as RoHS REACH or UL certifications relevant to printers or electronic equipment.
Required Experience:
Contract
Employment Type
Contract
