Mechanical Engineer (ONSITE, Tinley Park, IL)

My client is seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical product development efforts from concept through completion of the company’s inertial sensor products. In this position, the Mechanical Engineer will collaborate closely with cross functional engineering team to integrate subsystems through analysis, thermal and vibration modeling, and finite element analysis (FEA) to ensure robust product performance.

This role is 100% onsite in Tinley Park, IL. The schedule is Monday through Thursday for 10-hour shifts, off on Friday’s.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead mechanical design product development efforts from concept through production, including concept generation, design (CAD), analysis, prototyping, test/verification, and transition to manufacturing partners.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate mechanical designs into larger systems.
• Solve complex design challenges using innovative, non-standard approaches.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for design and production issues.
• Develop and present materials for Program Management Reviews (PMRs), Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), and design reviews.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering required; Master’s degree preferred
• 5 years of experience in mechanical engineering
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred)
• Design, analysis, and verification of embedded systems including electronics packaging & thermal management. Understanding of the dynamic response (thermal, vibration, etc.) affecting critical operational parameters and reliability.
• Good understanding of technical drawing best practices and GD&T (ASME Y14.5, ASME Y14.100)
• Design for manufacturing experience (FMEA, DFM and DFT)
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment to produce innovative solutions to challenging problems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills across all organizational levels.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in the design, development, production, and testing of inertial sensors and inertial navigation systems
• FEA experience (ANSYS, SolidWorks Simulation preferred)
• Experience with MIL-STDs and qualification testing
• Hands-on experience with mechanical lab and environmental test equipment, i.e., vibration tables, temperature chambers, etc.
• Strong team collaboration skills and openness to feedback from peers and leadership.

The salary range for this role is $90k – 145K. The company has the following benefits: health and disability insurance, 401K match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, 16 PTO days and 10 company paid holidays.