SolidWorks Mechanical Design Engineer – Early Career Growth

Sterling Engineering; Wood Dale (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Engineering is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Wood Dale, IL for a direct-hire role. You will design components in SolidWorks, create detailed drawings with GD&T, and manage BOMs while collaborating with manufacturing to optimize designs for production.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, 0–3 years of experience, and a minimum 3.0 GPA. The role offers a stable environment with growth opportunities in a mid-sized manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 0 to 3 years of engineering experience
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Previous internship or co-op is required
• Understanding of GD&T, manufacturing drawings, and mechanical design principles

Responsibilities

• Design new mechanical components and assemblies using SolidWorks
• Create detailed manufacturing drawings with GD&T and tolerancing
• Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Support prototype development, testing, and design validation
• Work with manufacturing to optimize designs for production
• Perform engineering calculations related to materials, strength, and thermal performance
• Process ECOs and maintain engineering documentation
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to improve existing designs

Skills

GD&T knowledge

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Sterling Engineering is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Wood Dale, IL for a direct-hire role. You will design components in SolidWorks, create detailed drawings with GD&T, and manage BOMs while collaborating with manufacturing to optimize designs for production.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, 0–3 years of experience, and a minimum 3.0 GPA. The role offers a stable environment with growth opportunities in a mid-sized manufacturing setting.