Mechanical Engineering
Lead Mechanical Engineer
Chicago, IL
$138,000 to $175,000 a year
The employer is a maker of motors, drives and motion-control systems for industrial equipment.
The employer is looking for a Lead Mechanical Engineer in Chicago, IL. In this role you will set technical direction alongside an experienced mechanical engineering team and take real ownership of your work. This is a full-time, permanent position. This role is on site at our Chicago location.
What you’ll do
- Design mechanical components and assemblies in SolidWorks
- Run tolerance stack-ups and apply GD&T to drawings
- Perform FEA and hand calculations to validate designs
- Build and test prototypes, then iterate on the results
- Work with suppliers and manufacturing on design for manufacturability
- Manage engineering change orders and documentation
- Mentor junior engineers and review their work
- Set technical standards and guide decisions across multiple projects
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 8+ years of relevant professional experience
- Proficiency in SolidWorks, Creo or NX
- Hands-on prototyping and testing experience
- Understanding of common manufacturing processes
- A track record of leading projects from scope through delivery
Nice to have
- Experience with injection molding or sheet-metal design
- Experience with ANSYS or Abaqus
Compensation and benefits
The pay range for this position in Chicago, IL is $138,000 – $175,000 per year. Final pay depends on experience, skills and qualifications.
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Paid professional licensing and society memberships
- Medical, dental and vision insurance starting on day one
- Annual performance bonus
- Wellness stipend
The employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
