Designs tooling, jigs, fixtures, compound dies, and progressive dies for metal-forming applications using SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or comparable CAD software. Details designs, supports tight-tolerance requirements, liaises with the toolroom, and collaborates with customers to incorporate design specifications.
Mechanical Engineer
Chicago, IL
Our client in Chicago not far from Oak Park is hiring a Mechanical Engineer to handle tool, jig and fixture design. Interested candidates should have at least a bachelor’s degree or technical equivalent with at least 1 year of experience is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities of the Mechanical Engineer
- Utilize SolidWorks or another CAD platform to design tooling, jigs and fixtures used in the metal forming industry
- Use SolidWorks or AutoCAD to detail the tool, jig and fixture designs
- Learn and be willing to develop your skills designing tight tolerance compound and progressive dies
- Serve as a liaison with the toolroom
- Be a technical liaison if required to work with customers on their design parameters to incorporate their specific requirements into your tooling designs
Requirements of the Mechanical Engineer
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or technical equivalent is a strong plus
- MS Office proficiency is a plus including the use of MS Excel as needed
- A knowledge of AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks and/or other CAD software
Compensation for the Mechanical Engineer
The targeted annual starting salary for this position ranges from $85,000.00 to $130,000.00 depending on experience.
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