Mechanical Engineering
Lead Mechanical Engineer
Chicago, IL
$126,000 to $160,000 a year
The employer is a contract manufacturer producing precision metal components and assemblies.
Our Chicago office is growing, and we need a Lead Mechanical Engineer who can set technical direction 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
- Work with suppliers and manufacturing on design for manufacturability
- Perform FEA and hand calculations to validate designs
- Manage engineering change orders and documentation
- Run tolerance stack-ups and apply GD&T to drawings
- Build and test prototypes, then iterate on the results
- 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
- Understanding of common manufacturing processes
- Proficiency in SolidWorks, Creo or NX
- Working knowledge of GD&T
- A track record of leading projects from scope through delivery
Nice to have
- Experience with ANSYS or Abaqus
- Experience with injection molding or sheet-metal design
Compensation and benefits
The pay range for this position in Chicago, IL is $126,000 – $160,000 per year. Final pay depends on experience, skills and qualifications.
- Wellness stipend
- Annual professional development and certification budget
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid parental leave
- Life insurance
- Medical, dental and vision insurance starting on day one
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.
