Mechanical Engineer Hughes Recruiting & Consulting

•4.2 Rockford, IL Job Details Full-time $80,000

•$100,000 a year 3 days ago Benefits Health savings account AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Prescription drug insurance Qualifications 3D modeling software Machine design ERP systems 3D modeling for product design Bachelor's degree in engineering Implementation of OSHA safety standards Design engineering NFPA 70 compliance Occupational safety risk assessments

Full Job Description Mechanical Engineer:

Rockford, IL We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our client's collaborative engineering team focused on designing and developing industrial machinery, machine safeguarding systems, and fuel train assemblies for combustion and process heating applications. This opportunity is ideal for an engineering professional who enjoys hands-on problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration, and developing reliable, code-compliant solutions that improve safety, equipment performance, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and develop mechanical systems, assemblies, weldments, and components for industrial machinery, combustion applications, and machine safeguarding solutions Engineer fuel train systems, including valves, regulators, pressure switches, piping layouts, and control components, ensuring compliance with NFPA, OSHA, ANSI, and applicable safety standards Create detailed engineering drawings, schematics, bills of materials (BOMs), routings, P&IDs, and technical documentation using 3D CAD software Conduct machine risk assessments, engineering calculations, and design reviews to improve equipment safety, reliability, maintainability, and performance Collaborate with electrical, controls, manufacturing, and field service teams to troubleshoot equipment, support customer projects, and drive product development and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills & Experience :

Education :

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline, required

Experience :

3+ years of experience in industrial equipment design, machinery engineering, or combustion systems , required

Knowledge:

K nowledge of industrial fuel train systems, machine safeguarding principles, risk assessments, and applicable NFPA, OSHA, and ANSI standards , required; Familiarity with

NFPA 86, NFPA 54, NFPA 70, NFPA

79, and

ANSI B11

standards, including machinery safety assessments , strongly preferred

Software:

Proficiency in 3D CAD software & ERP systems, required; PLC-controlled systems, preferred What W e

Offer:

Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, vision, & prescription insurance Basic Life Insurance AD&D Short

•and Long-term Disability

HSA & FSA

Professional Development EAP PTO Paid Holidays Summer Hours Weekly Pay And more!

Pay:

$80,000

•$100,000/year, based on experience

Type:

Full-time, 1 st

Shift, Onsite Schedule:

Monday

•Friday 8:00 a.m.

•5:00 p.m. Apply today to take the next step in your engineering career ! Hughes Recruiting & Consulting is a full-service human resources agency headquartered in Freeport, IL, and has 11 locations across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. We are a growing company that embodies professionalism, pursues excellence, embraces challenges, and has fun ! We find valuable placements for employees looking for work and employers looking for staff. Put us to work, finding you work. Visit us online to complete an application today.

Pay:

$80,000.00

•$100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Machine design: 3 years (Required)