Principal Engineer

Principal Engineer at SkillsetGroup Principal Engineer at SkillsetGroup in Machesney Park, Illinois Posted in 1 day ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

SkillSetGroup is seeking a senior level Principal Engineer to work in the Rockford, IL area. This position will be the technical authority for all aspects in precision aerospace manufacturing. The chosen candidate must have experience with high level design, analysis and development of critical metal components. This will be a 1st shift position and a

DIRECT HIRE

opportunity.

Job Title:

Principal Mechanical Engineer Pay:

$150-210K/yr.

Location:

Rockford, IL or Freeland, MI Shift:

Monday - Friday, 1st shift, flexible start time 7am, 8am, etc.

Responsibilities:

Utilize 8+ years of ball screw design engineering experience to support high-precision mechanical systems and motion components. Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline Lead the design and development of precision ball screw (A MUST) assemblies for aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial applications. Perform advanced engineering analysis involving load distribution, fatigue life, stress, friction, thermal effects, metallurgy, thread grinding, and tight-tolerance design. Develop and optimize crossover designs, preload strategies, lubrication methods, and manufacturing processes for ball screw products. Use SolidWorks, PDM, and Epicor to support product design, documentation, and engineering workflows. Collaborate directly with customers and vendors through calls, meetings, design reviews, and technical discussions. Lead testing, validation, failure analysis, and continuous improvement efforts to ensure product reliability and performance. Serve as the primary technical expert and currently operate as a one-person engineering team with future team growth expected. Partner closely with manufacturing on machining, grinding, assembly, and quality control processes for high-precision components. Position can be based in either Rockford, IL or Freeland, MI and includes occasional travel; relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.