Mechanical Engineer

Komline; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Komline is seeking Mechanical Engineers to take equipment from design concept through shop floor to field. Roles can focus on design, project, or manufacturing engineering with opportunities to move between tracks as you grow.

The team operates across multiple locations in the US and Canada, with a primary facility northwest of Chicago. Travel is generally limited to about 10% and responsibilities include collaboration with clients, suppliers, and internal teams.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Skills in mechanical design, including stress analysis, materials selection, and fabrication and manufacturing methods.
• Experience with SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, or AutoCAD, and the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong time management and multitasking skills to maintain project schedules.
• Ability to lift parts with or without assistance up to 30lbs.

Responsibilities

• Design equipment and robust, cost‑effective product improvements for customer projects using SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor.
• Generate and review drawings, bills of material, specifications, and technical manuals for accuracy prior to release for fabrication.
• Oversee projects through manufacturing, testing, and field commissioning to ensure they are finished on time, within budget, and within scope.
• Work directly with clients, suppliers, and internal teams to coordinate scope, changes, and cost reduction.

Skills

Mechanical design

Stress analysis

Materials selection

Fabrication/manufacturing methods

Reading engineering drawings

Time management

Lifting up to 30 lbs

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

As a pioneering leader in advanced separation technologies, Komline has established a global reputation for engineering excellence. Through our combination of innovative design, cutting-edge manufacturing capabilities, and decades of industry experience, we consistently deliver the highest quality equipment from our integrated manufacturing facilities. Serving our core markets in water, wastewater, agricultural and industrial processes, we pride ourselves on providing comprehensive separation solutions precisely tailored to our clients' requirements. With a strong track record of strategic growth and acquisitions, Komline continues to expand its solution portfolio and technical capabilities while maintaining our commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction.

This Opportunity

Komline is a high-growth private company with operations across eighteen locations in the US and Canada. We are growing our team and seeking candidates who excel in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment. Our Mechanical Engineers take equipment from design concept to the shop floor to the field. Depending on your interests and experience, the role can focus on design engineering, project engineering, or manufacturing engineering, with room to move between them as you grow.

Responsibilities

• Design equipment and robust, cost-effective product improvements for customer projects using SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor
• Generate and review drawings, bills of material, specifications, and technical manuals for accuracy prior to release for fabrication
• Oversee projects through manufacturing, testing, and field commissioning to ensure they are finished on time, within budget, and within scope
• Work directly with clients, suppliers, and internal teams to coordinate scope, changes, and cost reduction

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Demonstrated skills in mechanical design, including stress analysis, materials selection, and fabrication and manufacturing methods
• Experience with SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, or AutoCAD, and the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Strong time management and multitasking skills to maintain project schedules
• Ability to lift parts with or without assistance up to 30lbs

Preferred (for Level II)

• Design knowledge of sheet metal fabrication or piping systems (ASME and AWS specifications)
• Project management experience in a manufacturing environment (PMP Certification)

Location

Our largest facility, Komline-Barnes is about 85 miles northwest of Chicago. The team designs and fabricates filtration systems that clean the coolants and fluids used in industrial machining and manufacturing. Engineers here own customer projects from design through fabrication, testing, and delivery.

Travel: Generally no more than 10%

Equal Opportunity Statement: Komline is an EEO employer – M/F/Vets/Disabled