Aegis is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our client's organization in Belvidere, IL. The ideal candidate has the following skills & experience:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
2–4+ years of mechanical engineering experience
Strong SolidWorks proficiency. Must be comfortable independently creating 3D models, assemblies, and detailed engineering drawings.
Experience designing industrial machinery, mechanical equipment, or fabricated assemblies.
Strong understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals, including material strengths, stresses, mechanical motion, and power transmission.
Knowledge of rotating mechanical components such as shafts, bearings, gears, motors, pulleys, and gearboxes.
Understanding of machining, welding, and fabrication processes, including the ability to determine how a component should be manufactured.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, dimensions, tolerances, and welding symbols.
Experience creating BOMs for large scale projects.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
Nice to have:
Experience designing large custom industrial equipment or complete machinery.
Background in heavy equipment, agricultural machinery, automotive, transmissions, or industrial manufacturing.
Experience with vacuum dryers, ribbon blenders, ball mills, mixers, or other rotating processing equipment.
Knowledge of stainless steel equipment and fabrication.
Experience working with machine shops, fabricators, and outside suppliers.
Basic electrical knowledge, including motors, circuits, instrumentation, and controls.
Familiarity with AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, MathCAD, or Microsoft Project.
Experience supporting equipment assembly, testing, troubleshooting, or commissioning.