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Mechanical Design Engineer

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Mechanical Design Engineer

$80,000 - $100,000 + 3 Weeks PTO + Specialist Training + Progression to Management + Relocation Assistance + Full Benefits + 401(k) Match + Flexible hours + Remote Day!

Chicago, IL

Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer seeking a role where you will be the technical lead, designing complex, bespoke solutions for a manufacturer that has doubled its revenue in just four years?

Do you want to join an industry leader where you will receive specialist mentorship from experts and follow a defined progression path into Team Lead and Supervisor roles?

This market-leading company is currently entering its most aggressive growth phase yet. Having doubled their revenue and sales in the last 48 months, they are looking for a technical expert to join their "family-first" culture and drive complex engineering projects for the next decade. They are renowned for a great work-life balance and a stable team where many individuals have stayed for over 30 years.

In this role, you will design complex, custom mechanical solutions. You will act as the technical expert for sales teams and provide critical oversight on the production floor to help get designs built. Reporting to the Engineering Supervisor, this role offers a clear fast-track to Lead or Supervisor positions. You will benefit from expert mentorship while enjoying a flexible schedule and a remote-day option.

This role would suit an ambitious Mechanical Design Engineer seeking high-level technical autonomy and a clear fast-track to management.

The Role:

  • Lead all mechanical design aspects for custom projects, acting as the primary technical expert for sales and production teams.
  • Perform complex CAD design and modeling, specializing in sheet metal and enclosures for industrial products.
  • Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm with flexible start/end times to support work-life balance.

The Person:

  • Proven design experience within industrial manufacturing, sheet metal, or enclosure design.
  • Strong technical background in CAD and knowledge of GD&T.
  • Mechanical Engineering degree or similar qualification.


Key Words: Mechanical Design Engineer, CAD, Sheet Metal, Enclosures, GD&T, Industrial Manufacturing, Power Systems, Technical Lead, Chicago.
To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Seamus Curtin at Rise Technical Recruitment.
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.