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Mechanical Engineer

Technical People®
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/30/2026

Mechanical Engineer

Chicago, IL

Our client in Chicago not far from Oak Park is hiring a Mechanical Engineer to handle tool, jig and fixture design. Interested candidates should have at least a bachelor’s degree or technical equivalent with at least 1 year of experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities of the Mechanical Engineer

  • Utilize SolidWorks or another CAD platform to design tooling, jigs and fixtures used in the metal forming industry
  • Use SolidWorks or AutoCAD to detail the tool, jig and fixture designs
  • Learn and be willing to develop your skills designing tight tolerance compound and progressive dies
  • Serve as a liaison with the toolroom
  • Be a technical liaison if required to work with customers on their design parameters to incorporate their specific requirements into your tooling designs

Requirements of the Mechanical Engineer

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or technical equivalent is a strong plus
  • MS Office proficiency is a plus including the use of MS Excel as needed
  • A knowledge of AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks and/or other CAD software

Compensation for the Mechanical Engineer

The targeted annual starting salary for this position ranges from $85,000.00 to $130,000.00 depending on experience.

Salary : $85,000 - $130,000

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