• Job Description

  Req#: 25-13115
  
  Job Title: Mechanical Engineer II
  Job Duration: 6 Months contract on W2
  Job Location: Lincolnshire, IL
  
  Job summary:
  We are seeking a skilled and proactive Mechanical Engineer Level II to join our Sustaining Engineering group. This role requires collaboration within a dynamic team environment and will focus on maintaining and enhancing existing printer product lines, ensuring they continue to meet the high standards and evolving needs of our customers.
  
  Job Responsibilities:
  Support Existing Products:
  -Investigate and resolve mechanical issues in current production and products in the field.
  -Analyze root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
  Design Improvements:
  -Recommend and implement design enhancements to improve product reliability, manufacturability, and cost-efficiency.
  -Conduct tolerance stack-ups and design for manufacturability (DFM) analysis.
  Change Management:
  -Prepare and process Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
  -Maintain and update product documentation including drawings, BOMs, and CAD models.
  Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  -Work closely with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and customer service teams to address technical issues.
  -Participate in design reviews, failure investigations, and continuous improvement projects.
  Testing & Validation:
  -Develop and execute test protocols for component and system validation.
  -Evaluate returned product failures and provide detailed reports with proposed solutions.
  Supplier Support:
  -Collaborate with suppliers to resolve mechanical part issues and improve part quality.
  -Review and approve supplier drawing changes and deviations as needed.
  Compliance & Standards:
  -Ensure product compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and internal requirements.
  -Support documentation and testing for agency certifications (e.g., UL, CE).
  Project Participation:
  -Assist in sustaining projects from initiation through release.
  -Manage small-to-medium projects or portions of larger projects independently with moderate supervision.
  
  Minimum Qualifications:
  Education:
  -Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
  Experience:
  -2+ years of experience in mechanical design, manufacturing support, or sustaining engineering.
  -Hands-on experience with electromechanical systems or products involving moving parts.
  CAD & Design:
  -Proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, or similar).
  -Working knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawing standards.
  Engineering Change Process:
  -Experience creating and processing Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), Bills of Materials (BOMs), and design documentation.
  Problem Solving:
  -Ability to troubleshoot mechanical failures and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
  -Familiarity with root cause analysis tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams, or FMEA.
  Communication:
  -Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  -Able to collaborate with cross-functional teams including electrical engineering, manufacturing, quality, and procurement.
  Software Tools:
  -Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  -Experience using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems (e.g., Windchill, Arena, Agile).
  Preferred Qualifications:
  Industry Experience:
  -Experience supporting or designing printers, copiers, or other electromechanical office equipment.
  -Familiarity with high-volume manufacturing and injection-molded plastic parts.
  Testing & Validation:
  -Experience developing and executing mechanical test plans and validation protocols.
  -Hands-on experience with lab testing, fixture design, or thermal and vibration testing.
  Cost and Quality Focus:
  -Background in cost reduction, reliability improvement, or vendor quality improvement projects.
  -Experience working directly with suppliers to resolve part issues and approve alternate components.
  Lean & Six Sigma:
  -Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen methodologies is a plus.
  Regulatory Knowledge:
  -Familiarity with compliance standards such as RoHS, REACH, or UL certifications relevant to printers or electronic equipment.
  

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