Machine Design Engineer

Sterling Engineering; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Engineering in Wheeling, IL 60090 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to design and develop custom machinery and fixtures using SolidWorks, with 5+ years of hands-on experience in manufacturing. This is a 100% onsite, direct hire position.

The role emphasizes ensuring tolerances, manufacturability, and cost efficiency, while designing components, tooling, fixtures, and assemblies, and collaborating with production teams to troubleshoot design and manufacturing issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) required or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of hands-on mechanical design experience in manufacturing.
• Experience designing industrial machinery, mechanical equipment, or automated systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop custom machinery, equipment, tooling, and fixtures based on customer specifications.
• Use SolidWorks to create 3D models, drawings, and manufacturing prints.
• Ensure tolerances, functionality, and manufacturability of designs.

Skills

Mechanical design

Shop floor collaboration

Manufacturing processes

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CAM programming

CNC programming

Job description

Location: Wheeling, IL 60090 (100% Onsite)

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Salary: $75,000–$90,000 annually

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop custom machinery, mechanical equipment, tooling, and fixtures based on customer specifications.
• Utilize SolidWorks to create 3D models, detailed drawings, and manufacturing prints.
• Ensure proper mechanical fit, tolerances, functionality, and manufacturability of designs.
• Work closely with shop floor personnel to troubleshoot design and manufacturing issues.
• Support mechanical design projects from initial concept through production.
• Design individual components as well as complete mechanical assemblies and systems.
• Provide technical engineering support to internal teams and customers.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing designs, reduce costs, and increase manufacturing efficiency.
• Develop an understanding of company product lines and manufacturing processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME).
• At least 5 years of hands-on mechanical design experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience designing industrial machinery, mechanical equipment, or automated systems.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks for 3D modeling and detailed mechanical drawings.
• Experience with CAM programming and CNC programming.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining capabilities, fabrication processes, and manufacturing methods.
• Ability to design mechanical components, tooling, fixtures, and assemblies.
• Comfortable working directly with production and shop floor personnel.