Immediate Opening for a Senior Mechanical Engineer (Aurora, IL)

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Are you the type of individual that is motivated by the challenge of a dynamic, complex, yet rewarding career? READ ON!!!! Can you utilize and exploit progressive technology and yet analytical processes to satisfy customer needs? Looking for a Senior/Lead Mechanical Engineer who is passionate about design, vibration/dynamic/static and will provide outstanding collaboration, product creativity, and attention to detail as they design and develop high-quality products and systems while mentoring junior engineers and interfacing with clients.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Lead and mentor 2 junior engineers, overseeing analysis, product development, manufacturing engineering direction, and application support for system design.
• Own rigid body and structural simulations to support the growth of company engineering expertise and support the activities of other sister product companies by conducting and reviewing static/dynamic FEA using ANSYS and similar tools, ensuring accuracy, quality, and insight.
• Drive Validation & Testing: Guide theoretical validation with hands-on testing, using results to inform design decisions.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work with sales, design, manufacturing, and quality control to align engineering with business goals.
• Support Customers: Act as the technical point of contact, helping customers solve challenges and improve designs.
• Improve Processes: Streamline workflows, introduce best practices, and elevate engineering standards.
• Travel Occasionally: Visit customer sites, attend trade shows, or support testing efforts.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Structural, or Civil Engineering (Master’s a plus)
• 10+ years of engineering experience, with demonstrated team leadership experience
• Expertise in analysis tools like ANSYS, Abaqus, or SolidWorks Simulation
• Strong communication skills and customer-facing experience
• Proven ability to lead teams and deliver high-impact engineering solutions
• Experience with designing for shock and vibration is a plus
• Experience with designing for military and aerospace applications is a plus

KEY BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• 401k
• Paid vacation + sick time + paid holidays
• Friendly, employee-centric company culture
• Amazing health benefits (medical, dental, vision, etc)
• Client is offering a base of $135,000+DOE

For immediate consideration, please send your resume to info@venturehiregroup.com!