Mechanical Engineer
Salary: $68,000 – $80,000
Location: Wood Dale, IL
Industry: Electrical Applications
Our client has been a trusted partner of ours for over 25 years and is a stable, mid-sized manufacturing company with a strong reputation for quality and long-term growth. This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer looking to kick off their career in a hands-on, design-focused role within a collaborative manufacturing environment.
This position is centered on SolidWorks-based product design and core mechanical engineering responsibilities supporting new and existing product lines.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and modify components and assemblies using SolidWorks
Create detailed 2D drawings with proper GD&T and manufacturing tolerances
Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Support prototype development, testing, and design validation
Perform basic engineering calculations (stress, load, thermal considerations, material selection)
Work with manufacturing to resolve design-related production issues
Assist with ECOs (Engineering Change Orders) and documentation updates
Collaborate cross-functionally to improve product performance and manufacturability
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
0–3 years of engineering experience (internships/co-ops welcome)
Strong proficiency in SolidWorks
Understanding of mechanical fundamentals (statics, materials, heat transfer basics)
Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as machining, fabrication, or assembly
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Why Work Here?
Exceptional Health Benefits
Great Stability – Established and financially sound organization
Well-Tenured Leadership – Strong mentorship and consistent direction
High Visibility Role – Direct interaction with leadership and cross-functional teams
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Sterling Engineering, Inc.
Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:
- Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.
- Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.
Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.
500 to 999 employees
Staffing/Employment Agencies
http://www.sterling-engineering.com