Staff Engineer, Mechanical Engineering

. Lead the design and engineering of complex mechanical products from concept through production .

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $131,285 - $190,108 per yearWebsite

Tools & technologies

Assembly

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design and engineering of complex mechanical products from concept through production
Collaborate with internal teams, external suppliers, and vendors
Drive complex projects and make critical engineering decisions
Communicate clearly and professionally using email, text, and Microsoft Teams
Plan, manage, and execute against timelines and deliverables

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent 4-year undergraduate degree)
15+ years of experience designing and engineering mechanical products across a mix of corporate and consulting environments
Demonstrated technical aptitude and hands-on experience designing injection-molded, sheet metal, cast, and 3D-printed components
Independent project management skills
Advanced proficiency with SolidWorks for part and assembly design, 2D drawing creation (GD&T)
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

mechanical designengineeringinjection moldingsheet metal designcasting3D printingproject managementGD&Tpart designassembly design

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationcritical decision makingplanningexecutiontime management

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering