Entry-Level Mechanical Engineer: Hands-On NPD & CAD

Pure Processing LLC; Lisle (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

100% company-paid short- and long-term

Life and AD&D coverage

Generous PTO and holidays

Summer Hour Fridays

Job summary

Pure Processing LLC is seeking an entry-level Mechanical Engineer to take projects from concept through testing and into production, working with a seasoned Engineer to gain hands-on skills in sheet metal, CAD, new product development, manufacturing and more.

This role is ideal for recent grads with a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and CAD experience; you’ll lead NPD projects, run tests, create drawings, and document specs. A pathway to a long-term career awaits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field (completed or near complete); recent grads welcome!
• Experience with a CAD program (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Fusion 360, Inventor, or similar) through coursework, internship, or personal projects
• Sheet metal or injection molding experience from an internship or previous job preferred
• Self-starter who takes initiative and is always looking for a better way to do things
• Comfortable getting hands-on in an R&D environment, not just behind a desk
• Hands-on personal projects: PC builds, 3D printing, robotics, or similar creative hobbies are a big plus

Responsibilities

• Lead small-to-medium New Product Development (NPD) projects through the entire development cycle
• Conduct product testing on new and existing products
• Create and maintain manufacturing drawings for new and existing products
• Create and maintain engineering documentation: specs, install sheets, BOMs, and more
• Identify and implement improvements to new and existing processes and products
• Other projects and tasks as assigned by Engineering
• NPD milestones hit on or before their planned date (target: 85%+)
• Product tests completed and logged on schedule (target: 95%+)
• Drawings and BOMs released error-free downstream (target: 95%+)
• Documentation packages kept current and complete (target: 95%+)
• Process improvements identified and put into practice (target: 4-6 per year)

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

CAD software

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Fusion 360

Injection molding

Self-starter

Prototyping

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Fusion 360

Inventor

Job description

Pure Processing LLC is seeking an entry-level Mechanical Engineer to take projects from concept through testing and into production, working with a seasoned Engineer to gain hands-on skills in sheet metal, CAD, new product development, manufacturing and more.

This role is ideal for recent grads with a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and CAD experience; you’ll lead NPD projects, run tests, create drawings, and document specs. A pathway to a long-term career awaits.