Title: Mechanical Engineer
Location: Near University Park, IL
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $75k-$85k/yr.
Sterling Engineering is looking for a Mechanical Engineer with a leading player in the rail industry near University Park, IL. This is a great opportunity to to work with a company that allows for growth within the company.
Job Duties:
- Create mechanical systems to meet customer needs and project specs.
- Develop cost-effective designs based on project goals.
- Maintain project records in SolidWorks PDM and IFS ERP.
- Generate BOMs 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 projects.
- May require domestic and international travel for system startup and troubleshooting.
- Investigate and address quality control reports.
- Collaborate with vendors to improve product quality and reduce costs.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
- 5+ years of experience in structural, mechanical, and hydraulic machine design.
- 1+ years of railcar experience (preferred).
- Knowledge of Lean production concepts.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks 3D CAD.
- Knowledge of FMEA, Lean, Six Sigma, and Value Engineering.
- FEA experience (preferred).
- Hydraulic system design/troubleshooting experience.
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.
