927 Structural Mechanical Engineer jobs in Chicago,IL

General Engineer - Civil/Structural Engineering Standards

ComEd

Villa Park, IL 60181

$92,000/yr

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Advanced Manufacturing - Industrial Engineer (REMOTE)

Dover Corporation

Downers Grove, IL 60515

RemoteUrgently HiringEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering (preferred) or Mechanical/Electrical Engineering with strong focus on manufacturing systems and assembly operations.
Minimum 5 years of experience in assembly-driven manufacturing environments, with a focus on flow optimization, line efficiency, and productivity improvement.
Proven experience designing and improving assembly lines, including line balancing, takt time definition, and labor optimization.
Strong expertise in material management and internal logistics systems, including PFEP (Plan for Every Part), Kanban, FIFO, and pull-based replenishment systems.
Demonstrated experience in analyzing and optimizing end-to-end material flow, including line-side delivery, part presentation, and WIP control.
Solid understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes, including workstation design, operator ergonomics, and one-piece flow implementation.
Hands-on experience with Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Cycle Time (CT) studies, and bottleneck analysis to drive flow efficiency and lead-time reduction.
Experience supporting industrialization and assembly line setup, including equipment specification, integration, and performance validation aligned with flow requirements.
Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, with emphasis on flow, pull systems, waste elimination, and standard work in assembly environments.
Experience developing and sustaining standard work, visual management, and flow control mechanisms across production lines.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with ability to influence OpCo teams, production leaders, and supply chain stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in dynamic, fast-paced production environments.
Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and results orientation, with focus on operational execution and measurable impact.
Highly organized, with a structured and analytical approach to solving flow, material availability, and line performance challenges.
Data-driven mindset with the ability to develop scalable and practical solutions for assembly and material flow systems.
Travel up to 60% to support OpCo engagement and onsite implementation of assembly and flow improvements.

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Senior Engineer - Civil/Structural Engineering Standards

ComEd

Villa Park, IL 60181

$103,200/yr

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Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Lanco

Hazel Crest, IL 60429

Paid Relocation to Hazel Crest, IL

~ 39 min OnsiteUrgently HiringHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

5-10+ years of Engineering experience in heavy equipment or automotive including g., Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical Design, Process, Tooling, etc.
3-5+ years of specialized Heavy Structural Steel Fabrication & Welding processes within Manufacturing Engineering
Implementation of Lean & CI with improved business metric results
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering - Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical
Travel: 10-15% to other manufacturing sites, suppliers, customers
ERP Systems for Routings and Bills of Material management
Data analysis, Excel, Power BI
Proficiency in 3D CAD software and 2D CAD plant layout
Physical: Ability to work on the shop floor for extended periods and lift 50 lbs.

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Manufacturing Engineer

Heico

Chicago, IL 60630

OnsiteUrgently HiringEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and prints.
Ability to work independently on the production floor, communicate findings clearly, and influence peers and production staff without direct authority.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment; proficient with Microsoft Office.
Demonstrated attention to quality standards in a production environment; understands the relationship between process discipline and product outcome.
Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
3 - 6 years of experience in a manufacturing environment in a technical support capacity (IE, ME, process engineering, or equivalent).

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Computational Designer

USA Thornton Tomasetti

Chicago, IL 60629

$70,000-$85,000/yr

OnsiteUrgently HiringChildcare AssistanceEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Computational Design, Digital Design, or a related field
0-3 years of experience in the AEC or digital design industry
Advanced proficiency in Rhino and Grasshopper with experience building parametric workflows
Experience contributing to VDC, computational design, or digital modeling initiatives
Strong visual communication and graphic design skills, with an emphasis on clarity and storytelling
Experience producing animations, renderings, or digital visualizations
Strong collaboration, organization, and communication skills
A portfolio showcasing relevant computational design, visualization, graphic communication, animation, or related digital work is required with the application submission.

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Mechanical Assembler - 2nd shift

Woodward

Niles, IL 60714

~ 27 min OnsiteEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

High school diploma or equivalent required
Mechanical aptitude required
Ability to use a variety of basic hand tools
Basic written/verbal communication skills
Basic computer skills
Willingness to demonstrate eagerness, enthusiasm, and optimism for work activities
Detail orientation and ability to follow work instructions
2-5 years of related experience required
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Manufacturing Engineer

Element Solutions

Itasca, IL 60143

$78,906-$98,632/yr

~ 38 min OnsiteUrgently HiringEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in semiconductor or highly regulated industries
Hands-on experience with Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and process optimization
Knowledgeable in Design for Manufacturing (DFM), PFMEA, DOE, process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), and process capability analysis
Experienced in fast-paced, high-volume production environments
Familiar with cleanroom operations, contamination control, and regulatory standards

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Senior Engineer - T&S Engineering Programs

Exelon

Villa Park, IL 60181

$103,200/yr

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Tool & Die Maker

Howmet Aerospace

Skokie, IL 60076

$30-$40/hr

~ 27 min OnsiteUrgently Hiring

High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) from an accredited institution (Required)
Five or more years of experience in tool making/mold making
Able to safely operate standard tool & die equipment (mill, lathe, grinder, EDM wire/drill, measurement tools)

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