Mechanical Engineer

The Fountain Group; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering solutions is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer Level II to enhance existing printer product lines. This role entails investigating mechanical issues, recommending design improvements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and compliance. Candidates should possess strong problem-solving skills and a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, alongside relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in mechanical design or related fields.
• Hands-on experience with electromechanical systems.
• Familiarity with root cause analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve mechanical issues in production.
• Recommend design enhancements for better reliability.
• Prepare and process Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).

Skills

Mechanical Design

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Communication

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD software

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Mechanical Engineer Level II to join our Sustaining Engineering group. This role requires collaboration within a dynamic team environment and will focus on maintaining and enhancing existing printer product lines, ensuring they continue to meet the high standards and evolving needs of our customers.

Responsibilities:

Support Existing Products:

• Investigate and resolve mechanical issues in current production and products in the field.
• Analyze root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Design Improvements:

• Recommend and implement design enhancements to improve product reliability, manufacturability, and cost-efficiency.
• Conduct tolerance stack-ups and design for manufacturability (DFM) analysis.

Change Management:

• Prepare and process Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
• Maintain and update product documentation including drawings, BOMs, and CAD models.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and customer service teams to address technical issues.
• Participate in design reviews, failure investigations, and continuous improvement projects.

Testing & Validation:

• Develop and execute test protocols for component and system validation.
• Evaluate returned product failures and provide detailed reports with proposed solutions.

Supplier Support:

• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve mechanical part issues and improve part quality.
• Review and approve supplier drawing changes and deviations as needed.

Compliance & Standards:

• Ensure product compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and internal requirements.
• Support documentation and testing for agency certifications (e.g., UL, CE).

Project Participation:

• Assist in sustaining projects from initiation through release.
• Manage small-to-medium projects or portions of larger projects independently with moderate supervision.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
• 2+ years of experience in mechanical design, manufacturing support, or sustaining engineering.
• Hands-on experience with electromechanical systems or products involving moving parts.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, or similar).
• Working knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawing standards.
• Experience creating and processing Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), Bills of Materials (BOMs), and design documentation.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical failures and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Familiarity with root cause analysis tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams, or FMEA.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to collaborate with cross-functional teams including electrical engineering, manufacturing, quality, and procurement.
• Experience using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems (e.g., Windchill, Arena, Agile) a plus.