Mechanical Engineer

We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to become part of our team in Belvidere, IL. The successful applicant will possess the following qualifications and professional background:

• Hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Possess a minimum of two to four years of professional experience in the mechanical engineering field.
• Demonstrate high proficiency in SolidWorks, with the capability to autonomously generate 3D models, complex assemblies, and precise technical drawings.
• Contribute to the success of the team by designing mechanical equipment, industrial machinery, or fabricated assemblies.
• Apply a deep grasp of engineering principles, such as material stress, structural strength, power transmission, and mechanical motion, to ensure robust designs.
• Utilize technical knowledge of rotating components, including gearboxes, motors, shafts, bearings, gears, and pulleys.
• Evaluate manufacturing requirements by applying a solid understanding of welding, machining, and fabrication techniques.
• Ensure design accuracy by interpreting complex engineering drawings, welding symbols, tolerances, and dimensions.
• Manage project documentation by generating comprehensive Bills of Materials for large-scale initiatives.
• Improve operational efficiency by applying strong problem-solving capabilities to handle several concurrent projects.
• Maintain daily productivity using standard Microsoft Outlook and Excel software.
• Successfully complete all required drug screening and background verification processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven history of designing complete machinery or large-scale custom industrial systems.
• Professional background within sectors like heavy equipment, automotive, agricultural machinery, transmissions, or general industrial manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with rotating processing hardware, such as mixers, ball mills, ribbon blenders, or vacuum dryers.
• Technical familiarity with stainless steel fabrication and equipment standards.
• Experience coordinating effectively with external suppliers, fabricators, and machine shops.
• Foundational understanding of electrical systems, including instrumentation, controls, circuits, and motors.
• Working knowledge of software tools such as Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, or MathCAD.
• Practical experience assisting with the commissioning, troubleshooting, testing, or assembly of mechanical equipment.