Mechanical Design Engineer

LHH; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) offering

Paid time off and holidays (80 hours)

Paid sick leave where applicable by州

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Mechanical Designer to develop custom industrial equipment and systems from concept through installation. You will create detailed 2D and 3D designs, support project execution, and collaborate with customers, vendors, and internal teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

Responsibilities include creating 2D drawings and 3D models using SolidWorks and AutoCAD, developing design solutions, producing fabrication drawings and BOMs, and ensuring projects meet schedules

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Design Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of SolidWorks and AutoCAD experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment preferred. Strong understanding of mechanical design, fabrication processes, and engineering documentation.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Create 2D drawings and 3D models using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Develop design solutions based on customer requirements and engineering specifications.
• Produce fabrication drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation.
• Review and maintain drawing revisions and engineering records.
• Collaborate with engineering, project management, manufacturing, and sales teams.
• Ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to customer expectations.
• Communicate with customers, vendors, and contractors throughout project execution.
• Travel to customer sites as needed for installation and startup support.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Design Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

LHH is seeking a Mechanical Designer to develop custom industrial equipment and systems from concept through installation. This role is responsible for creating detailed 2D and 3D designs, supporting project execution, and collaborating with customers, vendors, and internal teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Create 2D drawings and 3D models using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Develop design solutions based on customer requirements and engineering specifications.
• Produce fabrication drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation.
• Review and maintain drawing revisions and engineering records.
• Collaborate with engineering, project management, manufacturing, and sales teams.
• Ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to customer expectations.
• Communicate with customers, vendors, and contractors throughout project execution.
• Travel to customer sites as needed for installation and startup support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Design Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of SolidWorks and AutoCAD experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment preferred.Strong understanding of mechanical design, fabrication processes, and engineering documentation.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

Salary Range: $90,000-$105,000

• Health, dental, and vision, life, short/long term disability insurance
• 401(k) offering
• Paid time off and holidays (80 hours PTO)
• Paid sick leave where applicable by state law.

LHH is a leader in permanent recruitment—and in the placement of top talent. Our areas of specialty include office administration, customer service, human resources, engineering, and supply chain and logistics.

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