Mechanical Engineer

Job Title - Mechanical Engineer 
Location - Lincolnshire IL
Length - Contract (7 Months+)

Onsite Monday- Friday: Lincolnshire, Illinois

Important screening note: Candidates should have current/recent PTC Creo experience. Creo proficiency is a core requirement and should be prioritized during candidate screening.

Summary:

We are seeking a motivated Mechanical Engineer II to join our dynamic engineering team. In this role, you will help resolve complex engineering challenges and contribute to the design and development of next-generation printing products and mechanisms. This position requires recent, hands-on experience with PTC Creo 3D CAD, advanced expertise in plastic injection molded part design, and a strong understanding of high-volume Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles. The ideal candidate will have experience designing high-precision mechanical components, printer mechanisms, and drive trains while collaborating with global manufacturing partners to bring products from concept through production.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the mechanical design of new products from customer requirements and concept development through production release and final packaging.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models and 2D engineering drawings using PTC Creo.
• Design and develop high-precision printer mechanisms, drive trains, and related components.
• Apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles to optimize designs for production efficiency, cost, quality, and reliability in high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Design and analyze complex injection molded plastic parts, ensuring robust performance and efficient tooling and manufacturing outcomes.
• Engineer and develop components utilizing plastic injection molding, precision sheet metal, die cast, and machined part technologies.
• Conduct tolerance stack-up analyses and validation activities to ensure product performance and manufacturability.
• Collaborate directly with global JDM/manufacturing partners to support tooling development, streamline schedules, and resolve production challenges.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including industrial design, electrical engineering, quality, and manufacturing to deliver integrated product solutions.
• Develop and execute test plans to validate design performance, durability, and reliability.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives throughout the product development lifecycle.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 3-5 years of professional mechanical design experience.
• Recent and significant hands-on experience with PTC Creo 3D CAD (required).
• Proven experience designing injection molded plastic components.
• Strong understanding of high-volume Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles.
• Experience performing tolerance stack-up analysis and engineering validation activities.
• Experience designing components manufactured through plastic injection molding, sheet metal fabrication, die casting, and machining processes.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mechanism and drive train design.
• Experience designing printer, electromechanical, or precision mechanical products.
• Experience designing ruggedized products for harsh environments.
• Advanced expertise in plastic injection molding design using PTC Creo.
• Knowledge of sustainable design practices and product lifecycle considerations.
• Experience working directly with global manufacturing, supplier, or JDM partners.