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Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer | Gearbox

Michael Page International

  • Prospect Heights, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • $100,000–$130,000 Per Year
  • Full-time

Highlights

Create and maintain detailed engineering drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), assembly documentation, test reports, specifications, and engineering change documentation. Apply GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, material selection, and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles to deliver robust, reliable, and production-ready designs.
Michael Page International

Numbers & Facts

LocationProspect Heights, IL
Job TypeFull-time
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$100,000–$130,000 Per Year
Company Size10,000 employees or more
Websitehttps://www.michaelpage.ca/

Description

Job Title

Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

Lead the design and development of gearboxes, drivetrain components, and precision mechanical products from initial concept through production release. Develop, refine, and customize designs to meet customer requirements, application demands, performance specifications, manufacturability, quality standards, and cost targets. Partner directly with customers, Sales, Application Engineering, and Manufacturing to develop engineered solutions for unique and complex applications. Apply GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, material selection, and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles to deliver robust, reliable, and production-ready designs. Create and maintain detailed engineering drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), assembly documentation, test reports, specifications, and engineering change documentation. Lead and support prototype development, testing, validation, and the successful transition of new and modified products into production. Troubleshoot product, manufacturing, and field-related issues; conduct root cause analyses and implement effective corrective and preventive actions. Collaborate closely with Manufacturing to optimize CNC machining, assembly processes, quality, cost, manufacturability, and overall product performance. Lead engineering changes from initial design evaluation through implementation, testing, and final validation. Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to engineers and other members of the engineering team. Deliver advanced technical support to Sales, Customer Service, Operations, and customers on complex product and application-related issues. Identify and implement opportunities to improve existing products, engineering processes, manufacturing methods, quality, reliability, and cost.

The Successful Applicant

B.S in Engineering Required - Mechanical Engineering preferred. Advanced Degree a plus. 7-10+ years of experience in mechanical design, specifically within a precision manufacturing, motion control, power transmission, or automation environment. Less years of experience to be considered for candidates with Gear/Gearbox design experience. Advanced CAD experience required - SolidWorks Preferred. GD&T Experience. CNC Machining process exposure - programming NOT required. Ability to mentor and lead junior engineers. Specific Design Software preferred: MITCalc, KISSoft, MASTA, Etc. Engineering Certification a plus. PDL/PLM System experience a plus.

What's on Offer

Salary up to around $130,000 depending on relevant experience and interviews. 401k Match. 2 weeks PTO, 1 week personal/sick time. BCBS Health Insurance. Dental reimbursement. Vision Coverage. Other Ancillary Benefits. Opportunity to gain exposure to various projects, products, and development paths.

Job Summary

Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing. Sub Sector: Project / Program Management. Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing. Where: Prospect Heights. Contract Type: Permanent.

About Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job. In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas: Banking and financial services Digital and e-commerce Engineering and manufacturing Finance and accounting Human resources Information technology Marketing Oil and gas Procurement and supply chain Property and construction Sales An Established Brand The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry. A Market Leader The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world. Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.

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