Mechanical Engineering
Associate Mechanical Engineer
Chicago, IL
$65,000 to $83,000 a year
The employer is a precision machining and fabrication company serving aerospace and defense customers.
Our Chicago office is growing, and we need an Associate Mechanical Engineer who can learn quickly and contribute from day one. You will work closely with a collaborative mechanical engineering group and report to the mechanical engineering manager. 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
- Manage engineering change orders and documentation
- Perform FEA and hand calculations to validate designs
- Run tolerance stack-ups and apply GD&T to drawings
- Work with suppliers and manufacturing on design for manufacturability
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Hands-on prototyping and testing experience
- Working knowledge of GD&T
- Proficiency in SolidWorks, Creo or NX
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 $65,000 – $83,000 per year. Final pay depends on experience, skills and qualifications.
- Health savings account with employer contribution
- Paid time off plus paid company holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible spending accounts
- Commuter benefits
- 401(k) with company match
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.
