Mechanical Engineer II

V-Soft Consulting Group, Inc.; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

V-Soft Consulting Group, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II for a leading client in Lincolnshire, Illinois. This role involves supporting existing products, troubleshooting mechanical failures, and recommending design improvements. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 2 years of relevant experience, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills. Join a company that values innovation and offers excellent career advancement and benefits.

Benefits

Full benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)

401(k) plan

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• Requires 2+ years of experience in mechanical design.
• Hands-on experience with electromechanical systems preferred.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma is a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Troubleshooting mechanical failures

Design enhancements

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo)

Product Lifecycle Management systems

Job description

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Primary Location: Lincolnshire, Illinois

V-Soft Consulting is currently hiring for a Mechanical Engineer II for our premier client in Lincolnshire, Illinois.

Education And Experience »

• 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.

CAD & Design:

• 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.

Problem Solving:

• 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.

Communication:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to collaborate with cross-functional teams including electrical engineering, manufacturing, quality, and procurement.

Software Tools:

• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems (e.g., Windchill, Arena, Agile).

Preferred Qualifications

Industry Experience:

• Experience supporting or designing printers, copiers, or other electromechanical office equipment.
• Familiarity with high-volume manufacturing and injection-molded plastic parts.

Testing & Validation:

• Experience developing and executing mechanical test plans and validation protocols.
• Hands-on experience with lab testing, fixture design, or thermal and vibration testing.

Cost and Quality Focus:

• Background in cost reduction, reliability improvement, or vendor quality improvement projects.
• Experience working directly with suppliers to resolve part issues and approve alternate components.

Lean & Six Sigma:

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen methodologies is a plus.

Regulatory Knowledge:

• Familiarity with compliance standards such as RoHS, REACH, or UL certifications relevant to printers or electronic equipment.

What You’ll Do

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

Interested?

Qualified candidates should send their resumes to [e-mail]

V-Soft Consulting Group is recognized among the top 100 fastest growing staffing companies in North America, V-Soft Consulting Group is headquartered in Louisville, KY with strategic locations in India, Canada and the U.S. V-Soft is known as an agile, innovative technology services company holding several awards and distinctions and has a wide variety of partnerships across diverse technology stacks.

As a valued V-Soft Consultant, you’re eligible for full benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision), a 401(k) plan, competitive compensation and more. V-Soft is partnered with numerous Fortune 500 companies, exceptionally positioned to advance your career growth.

V-Soft Consulting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

For more information or to view all our open jobs, please visit www.vsoftconsulting.com or call [phone].

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