Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Val-Matic Valve & Mfg. Corp.; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision

401(k)

Job summary

Val-Matic Valve & Mfg. Corp. is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer who leads defined engineering efforts and owns technical outcomes for moderately complex products and subsystems.

You will design, analyze, and solve problems with sound engineering judgment while collaborating with cross-functional partners. You will develop mechanical designs and supporting calculations, perform FEA/CFD analyses, and apply established standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university required.
• Master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline preferred.
• Professional Engineering (PE) registration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Owns technical outcomes for assigned components, subsystems, or projects with moderate complexity.
• Applies independent engineering judgment to design decisions, analyses, and problem resolution within established standards and practices.
• Escalates complex or high-risk issues appropriately while contributing to resolution.
• Participates in and supports medium-scale engineering projects, contributing to technical planning, execution, and delivery.
• Provides reliable engineering input to project schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinates engineering activities with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and other stakeholders to support project objectives.

Skills

Mechanical design

FEA

CFD

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline

PE registration preferred

Tools

Creo Parametric

Job description

The Senior Mechanical Engineer is a fully proficient individual contributor who leads defined engineering efforts and owns technical outcomes for moderately complex products, projects, or subsystems. This role applies sound engineering judgment to design, analysis, and problem-solving activities while collaborating closely with cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

Technical Execution & Judgement

• Owns technical outcomes for assigned components, subsystems, or projects with moderate complexity.
• Applies independent engineering judgment to design decisions, analyses, and problem resolution within established standards and practices.
• Escalates complex or high-risk issues appropriately while contributing to resolution.
• Participates in and supports medium-scale engineering projects, contributing to technical planning, execution, and delivery.
• Provides reliable engineering input to project schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinates engineering activities with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and other stakeholders to support project objectives.

Design, Analysis, and Standards Application

• Develops and reviews mechanical designs, drawings, specifications, and supporting calculations.
• Performs engineering analyses, including finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD), with guidance as needed.
• Applies established engineering standards, design methodologies, and calculation practices consistently.
• Supports verification and validation activities, including test planning, execution, and documentation.
• Supports investigation and resolution of sustaining issues, nonconformances, and field concerns.
• Contributes to root cause analysis and corrective actions under the guidance of senior technical staff.
• Identifies opportunities for incremental improvements in product performance, manufacturability, and reliability.
• Collaborates effectively within cross-functional teams and engineering project groups.
• Provides guidance and technical support to junior engineers and coworkers.
• Actively develops technical skills and product knowledge relevant to assigned responsibilities.

Scope & Decision-Making Authority

• Operates with moderate supervision within defined project or product scope.
• Authorized to make technical decisions within established standards and practices.
• Influences project outcomes through technical contribution and collaboration rather than formal authority.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university required.
• Master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline preferred.
• Professional Engineering (PE) registration preferred.
• Typically 6+ years of progressive engineering experience in manufacturing or durable goods environments.
• Demonstrated ability to independently execute engineering tasks and contribute to project outcomes.
• Solid foundation in mechanical design, materials, manufacturing processes, and engineering fundamentals.
• Working knowledge of engineering analysis methods, including FEA and CFD.
• Proficiency with CAD tools; experience with Creo Parametric preferred.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated initiative in problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a co-worker to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the co-worker is regularly required to talk or hear. Co-worker is frequently required to stand and walk. The co-worker is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance.

Benefits include major medical (BCBS), Delta dental and vision, company sponsored basic life insurance and short-term disability. Voluntary life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and long-term disability available. Competitive 401(k) with company matching, generous PTO, 10 paid holidays, and company giveaways, family picnics, and more!

A pre-employment Background Check and 6 panel (no THC) Drug screen required.

• Val-Matic is an equal opportunity employer.