Mechanical Engineer II

Opusing LLC - Staffing Agency; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Level II for a 6+ month contract position in Lincolnshire, IL. This role will focus on maintaining and enhancing existing printer products, collaborating across functions to solve mechanical issues, and ensuring product compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, with at least 2 years of relevant experience.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in mechanical design or manufacturing support.
• Hands-on experience with electromechanical systems.
• Proficiency in engineering drawing standards and ECO processes.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve mechanical issues in production.
• Recommend design enhancements for product reliability.
• Develop and execute test protocols for validation.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD software

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Base pay range

$37.64/hr - $47.07/hr

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Duration : 06+ Months Contract (possibilities of extension)

Shift : 8am-5pm

Pay Rate : $37.64 - 47.07/hr. on W2

Job Description:

summary:

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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.

Experience:

• 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Industries

  Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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