Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer — Improve Equipment

Socket.dev; Pekin (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off & holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) and Roth IRA

Uniforms provided

ESOP eligibility after 6 months

Job summary

Manufacturing Maintenance Solutions (MMS) is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for our Pekin, IL site. The role focuses on supporting engineering, maintenance, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.

You will design, troubleshoot, and improve equipment reliability while collaborating with operations teams. The position requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and 3+ years of manufacturing experience; CAD proficiency (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor) is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of Mechanical Engineering experience in manufacturing, industrial, or product development environments.
• Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Inventor.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, materials, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and engineering specifications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, evaluate, and improve mechanical systems and equipment.
• Support manufacturing and maintenance teams with engineering expertise.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Lead continuous improvement and process optimization projects.
• Develop and review technical drawings, specifications, and documentation.
• Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and new installations.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and leadership teams.
• Manage engineering projects, schedules, and deliverables.
• Improve equipment reliability, performance, and maintainability.
• Support prototype development, testing, and implementation activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Inventor

CAM software (Mastercam)

Job description

Manufacturing Maintenance Solutions (MMS) is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for our Pekin, IL site. The role focuses on supporting engineering, maintenance, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.

You will design, troubleshoot, and improve equipment reliability while collaborating with operations teams. The position requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and 3+ years of manufacturing experience; CAD proficiency (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor) is essential.