Upcycle your design engineering career to a new level with a leading privately held manufacturer that specializes in making engineered-to-order capital equipment used in recycling applications. Our client seeks a design engineer at their suburban Chicago headquarters to design new products and modify existing machines using SolidWorks. You will be an integral part of a cross functional team that also assists sales with proposals and supports manufacturing at the time of production hand off. If you have a mechanical engineering background along with an interest in contributing to a growing company's continued success while making an impact on sustainability, I'd love to connect to discuss how this design engineering opportunity could upcycle your engineering career. Client Overview A leading designer and manufacturer of engineered-to-order (ETO) material handling equipment and systems used in recycling applications For more than 50 years, this privately-held manufacturer has become an industry leader in the field A commitment to innovation to meet changing application needs for both custom and standard machinery and material handling systems Position Overview Responsible for designing new and modified equipment, sub-assemblies and parts using SolidWorks Perform engineering calculations for loads, weights, and stresses Prepare and maintain design drawings, shop prints and manufacturing job packets Assist sales in preparing proposal drawings of equipment Prepare CNC programs for machining and metal fabrication equipment Establish engineering standards for manufacturing Provide technical support to the service team as required Prepare cost analysis of existing products in order to establish pricing Candidate Requirements Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering More than 3 years mechanical design engineering experience preferably in a capital equipment related industry Proficiency with SolidWorks Ability to work in a cross-functional oriented setting Strong interpersonal as well as verbal and written communication skills Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without restrictions. Be assured that resumes will be kept strictly confidential until we speak about a specific opportunity and agree to send it to a client of ours. If your experience matches our client's requirements, we will contact you immediately.

The Employbridge Search Group is excited to partner with our client to source and hire a Mechanical Engineer for their location in Chicago, IL . The Mechanical Engineer will Create industrial machines for an OEM supplier utilizing machine design, project management, and Solid Works 3D CAD modeling skills. Projects range from modifications of existing designs to custom solutions for customer needs. Produce a mechanical model, drawings, and bill of material package for production to build. Responsibilities : LEAN design / Design for Manufacturing. Balance the quality and longevity of a design choice against the cost and time to make and / or purchase. Manufacturing Engineering. Develop manufacturing methods. Guide fabrication, machining, assembly, and operation of product designs. Conduct research that tests and analyzes the feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components and systems. Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and provide engineered Creation of clear and concise prints. Knowledge of principals involved in production of precision technical plans, drawings, and models. Understanding and proven application of LEAN design principles. Design for manufacturing (Machining, Fabrication, and Assembly) Ability to perform mechanical engineering calculations related to statics, dynamics, kinematics, and stress and strain through the use of free body diagrams. Purchased component selection for bearings, belt drives, gears, chain drives, linear slides, gear Hydraulic and pneumatic motor selection. Experience designing and applying tolerances to parts machined on mills and lathes. Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. Create and conduct test procedures to validate designs. Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services. General knowledge of electronic equipment, PLC and HMI programming a plus. Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one Qualifications : BS Mechanical Engineering Degree from accredited school Must have 3 - 7 years' experience with designing and drafting of machinery Proficient with Solid Works 3D CAD software ANSYS finite element analysis FEA a plus.

Job Description Responsibilities : The Sr. Mechanical Reliability Engineer will develop engineering solutions for rotating and fixed equipment to improve the life cycle and equipment reliability. Implement Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Reliability Performance Indicators. Lead Failure Mode and Effects Analysis and other Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) efforts. Lead reliability programs and work closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering to prioritize and schedule work. Support the implementation of reliability efforts, mechanical integrity, PSM, and Safety Audit Action Items. Champion the Preventive and predictive (PM / PdM) Maintenance of plant equipment / Investigate downtime / failures, assist in the identification of root causes, and development and implementation of technical solutions. Relocation available. Requirements The Sr. Mechanical Reliability Engineer will have a BS or MS degree with an engineering major. 10+ years of equipment maintenance and troubleshooting in the chemical industry. Working knowledge of equipment design, function, regulatory requirements, PSM, and mechanical integrity. Understanding of welding principles. Failure analysis training FMEA or RCFA Experienced fixed and rotating equipment equipment including leading projects. Must be legally eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.

About NDi Network Designs, Inc. (NDi) is an Information Technology, Web Development, and Branding and Communications firm with 20+ years providing professional services to large Federal clients. At NDi, we engineer success into our solutions by concentrating first and foremost on the end-user, the mission of our customer, and the bottom line. NDi builds solutions designed for tomorrow that deliver results today. NDi has demonstrated expertise in Solution Development & Delivery, Web Design & Development, User Experience, Enterprise Information Management, Advanced Application Development, Information Assurance, and Networking. Job Summary The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for static, dynamic design and analysis of mechanical systems, equipment, and packages, and may conduct feasibility studies and testing on new and modified designs. Duties may include providing direct support personnel in the preparation of detailed design, design testing and prototype fabrication and providing design information to drafting for packaging documentation. This role will work independently to achieve day-to-day objectives with significant impact on operational results or project deliverables. The individual will be responsible for entire projects or processes within a technical area, and typically responsible for coaching and reviewing the work of lower-level technical staff. The Mechanical Engineer will develop technical solutions that require collaboration with internal experts, deep analyses and understanding of impact on end-product / solution. They will also develop solutions to technical problems and issues that are unclear and require deep technical knowledge. This role requires communication with internal and client project team members and will work to influence team members regarding solution design, process and / or approaches. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of and ability to apply principles, theories, and concepts of technical domain and has broad understanding of other related specialty areas. Candidate must be located in the Chicago area. 75% on site at AGL Regional Office (Chicago) and 25% Telework. 25% Travel Required. Responsibilities include : The Mechanical Engineer shall provide technical support to the Infrastructure Engineering Center, for accomplishment of project engineering packages : Develop site specific project plans and specifications for solicitation and contracting of engineering projects for FAA approval and acceptance. Perform site surveys to collect site-specific project data and research all (state, local, federal, FAA, etc.) standards, construction codes and ordinances. Provide analysis, recommendations, and solutions to issues identified during the site survey. Prepare summary trip reports within two working days of trip completion. Compile and complete project documents as follows : Scope of work and project transmittal. Drawing and specification lists. Operational Risk Management checklists. Furnish information required for the preparation of Purchase Requests (PR) for assigned projects. e. Furnish information required for the preparation of NAS Change Proposals (NCP) for assigned projects. List of Government furnished properties. Prepare Airspace case documents. Assessment of engineering impacts on Environmental & Safety Compliance Program Project checklists. Drawings and specifications. Engineering cost estimate for project plans per FAA Standard / guidelines. Estimated completion time and project schedule. Provide technical engineering support for all phases of assigned new construction and renovation projects (i.e. evaluate shop drawings, design proposals, and interpret the technical requirements for adherence to contract documents). Participate in Joint Acceptance Inspections (JAI) and Contractor Acceptance Inspections (CAI) on all assigned projects and provide recommended resolutions on all items relating to engineering. Perform engineering studies for feasibility and cost versus benefit. Provide technical input to the Government Technical Interpreter in actions to plan, budget, program, and coordinate the development of engineering projects. Develop project drawings in accordance with the FAA Standard / guidelines. Minimum Education / Experience General Engineering Degree (B.S.) Minimum 5 years of experience as Project Engineer and / or Resident Engineer with Mechanical Engineering Design and experience with tower, shelter and similar structure projects. Knowledge of Unstaffed Infrastructure Sustainment (UIS) facilities Knowledge of National Airspace System Equipment Tower (NASET), National Airspace System Equipment Building (NASEB), Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC), power, general building construction techniques, Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT), fire detection, security, site work. Desired Qualifications Knowledge of Corporate Work Plan (CWP) 4.1.12 Typically requires BS and 4 - 8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2 - 6 years of prior relevant experience. Requirements U.S Citizenship is required. Candidate must be able to obtain Public Trust clearance. This position is hybrid and will require 75% on site at AGL Regional Office (Chicago) and 25% Telework. Candidate must be located in the Chicago area. 25% Travel Required. Benefits Network Designs is committed to attracting and retaining top talent by offering competitive benefits and salary packages. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off. In addition, we provide employer-paid life and disability insurance, professional development, education benefits, and much more to ensure our team has the resources they need to thrive on and off the job.

PolyCon Solutions is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Des Plaines, IL , to support our Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) client with designing, developing, and evaluating components and processes used in the power generation, manipulation, transmission, distribution, and storage of electricity. Candidate must have the ability to travel up to 10% of the time Responsibilities : Will perform all duties necessary to help produce complete design packages for the Terminal Replacement and Modernization Programs. Develop site-specific project engineering packages in accordance with national and FAA standards on assigned projects based on scoping documents. Produce engineering design drawings, detailed work plans, project material requirements, cost estimates, project schedules, and other items as required. Participate in site surveys to determine site requirements, operating parameters, site-specific issues, and assist with development and review of project scope. Ensure proper completion of all necessary drawings by providing markups and drawing specifications to the Computer Aided Engineering Graphics (CAEG) group. Provide mechanical engineering support to other designers to ensure quality and completeness of designs. Support will include, but is not be limited to, document review, consultations, and interpretation of requirements and regulations. The candidate will ensure that all design drawings are complete and revisions made before drawings are placed into a solicitation for bid. Perform all necessary inspections and collect all data necessary to produce a complete design package. Make inspection visits to FAA facilities, monitor contractor progress, evaluate and review design submittals for completeness and accuracy and make all necessary design comments and corrections required. Track and update project implementation schedules for assigned projects / programs. Monitor project implementation and ensure projects are implemented according to drawings and specifications. Conduct reviews of technical submittals and documentation, and will require site visits to verify installation and schedule compliance. Provide mechanical engineering assistance in support of project installation, implementation, and integration. This will include issue resolution and troubleshooting installation problems. Must maintain a site-specific project status for site preparation and equipment installation problems and answer contractor Requests for Information (RFIs). Assist in the preparation of change order scopes of work and estimates. Make periodic site visits to FAA facilities projects to inspect work in place and evaluate contractor progress, provide written punch list of noncompliant items, and perform an evaluation of project close out documentation and procedures. Verify that As-built drawings are correct and that manuals, spare parts, training, and monitoring services comply with contract requirements and advise the project team of mechanical engineering concerns throughout construction. Required Qualifications : Bachelors' Degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical Engineering) and 4 - 8 years of prior relevant experience OR Master's Degree with 2 - 6 years of prior relevant experience or equivalent. Competent with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Capable of learning and applying Corporate Work Plan (CWP) applications, KSN (Knowledge Service Network), Project Wise database and can use the Internet as a data gathering and communicating tool. Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance (to qualify for the FAA Public Trust you must be a US citizen or a Green Card Holder who has resided in the US for the past 3 years) Ability to travel up to 10% of the time. Registered Professional Engineer. Desired Qualifications : Prior FAA experience desired. Knowledge / Experience of Airports desired Company Overview : PolyCon Solutions is a certified participant of the U.S. Small Business Administration 8(a) Program and an Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) that provides cutting-edge acquisition, program, financial and logistical support to the federal government. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, short- and long-term disability insurance and life insurance. Other benefits include 401K, paid government holidays, and Paid Time Off (PTO). PolyCon Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Job Posted by ApplicantPro