Job Description

Title : Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Location : Aurora, IL

Hire Type : Direct Hire

Salary : $90K-100K/YR.

Travel : ~25% (Nationally and Internationally)

Sterling Engineering is looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer. This opportunity is with a global leader in digital signage technology, known for transforming public and commercial spaces through high-performance visual display solutions. Their products are engineered to withstand the most demanding environments—powered by cutting-edge electromechanical design, thermal management systems, and seamless digital integration.

Job Duties :

• Develop and test new products applying engineering knowledge; complete engineering projects by evaluating, organizing, executing and controlling all elements.
• Lead high-level projects and manage key personnel in support of upper managers and directors.
• Prepare quotes and cost estimates for development time and part costs.
• Work with sheet metal, castings, extrusions, plastic molding, tubing, and complex assemblies.
• Lead customer high-level calls and mentor/train team members.
• Interpret design plans, engineering drawings and product specifications to execute objectives.
• Solve technical problems and redesign products for robustness and cost reduction.
• Conduct and define testing methods (DATP), FEA and CFD analyses to validate designs.
• Research emerging technologies to improve mechanical and electromechanical systems.
• Ensure designs meet standards (UL, ADA, ISO 9001/14000) and best practices for manufacturability, inspection, assembly, testing and installation.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 3-8 years of broad-based manufacturing and engineering experience.
• Experience quoting and cost estimating.
• Experience leading projects and high-level customer calls.
• Electronic and electro-mechanical design experience preferred.
• Effective communication and writing skills.
• SolidWorks 2020 and 3D modeling software (SolidWorks preferred).
• Proven design engineering ability.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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