Mechanical Engineer Chicago, IL Our client in Chicago not far from Oak Park is hiring a Mechanical Engineer to handle tool, jig and fixture design. Interested candidates should have at least a bachelor's degree or technical equivalent with at least 1 year of experience is strongly preferred. Responsibilities of the Mechanical Engineer Utilize SolidWorks or another CAD platform to design tooling, jigs and fixtures used in the metal forming industry Use SolidWorks or AutoCAD to detail the tool, jig and fixture designs Learn and be willing to develop your skills designing tight tolerance compound and progressive dies Serve as a liaison with the toolroom Be a technical liaison if required to work with customers on their design parameters to incorporate their specific requirements into your tooling designs Requirements of the Mechanical Engineer Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or technical equivalent is a strong plus MS Office proficiency is a plus including the use of MS Excel as needed A knowledge of AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks and/or other CAD software Compensation for the Mechanical Engineer The targeted annual starting salary for this position ranges from $85,000.00 to $130,000.00 depending on experience.