Mechanical Engineer // Sustaining Engineer

Job Title - Mechanical Engineer II

Onsite- Lincolnshire, IL -Zebra HQ

Length - Contract (5 Months+)
Job summary:
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Mechanical Engineer Level II to join our Sustaining Engineering group. This role requires collaboration within a dynamic team environment and will focus on maintaining and enhancing existing printer product lines, ensuring they continue to meet the high standards and evolving needs of our customers.
Job Responsibilities: Support Existing Products:
-Investigate and resolve mechanical issues in current production and products in the field.
-Analyze root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Design Improvements:
-Recommend and implement design enhancements to improve product reliability, manufacturability, and cost-efficiency.
-Conduct tolerance stack-ups and design for manufacturability (DFM) analysis.
Change Management:
-Prepare and process Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
-Maintain and update product documentation including drawings, BOMs, and CAD models.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
-Work closely with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and customer service teams to address technical issues.
-Participate in design reviews, failure investigations, and continuous improvement projects.
Testing & Validation:
-Develop and execute test protocols for component and system validation.
-Evaluate returned product failures and provide detailed reports with proposed solutions.
Supplier Support:
-Collaborate with suppliers to resolve mechanical part issues and improve part quality.
-Review and approve supplier drawing changes and deviations as needed.
Compliance & Standards:
-Ensure product compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and internal requirements.
-Support documentation and testing for agency certifications (e.g., UL, CE).
Project Participation:
-Assist in sustaining projects from initiation through release.
-Manage small-to-medium projects or portions of larger projects independently with moderate supervision.
Minimum Qualifications: Education:
-Bachelor s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.

Experience:
-2+ years of experience in mechanical design, manufacturing support, or sustaining engineering.
-Hands-on experience with electromechanical systems or products involving moving parts.

CAD & Design:
-Proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, or similar).
-Working knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawing standards.

Engineering Change Process:
-Experience creating and processing Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), Bills of Materials (BOMs), and design documentation.

Problem Solving:
-Ability to troubleshoot mechanical failures and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
-Familiarity with root cause analysis tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams, or FMEA.

Communication:
-Strong written and verbal communication skills.
-Able to collaborate with cross-functional teams including electrical engineering, manufacturing, quality, and procurement.

Software Tools:
-Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
-Experience using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems (e.g., Windchill, Arena, Agile).

Preferred Qualifications: Industry Experience:
-Experience supporting or designing printers, copiers, or other electromechanical office equipment.
-Familiarity with high-volume manufacturing and injection-molded plastic parts.

Testing & Validation:
-Experience developing and executing mechanical test plans and validation protocols.
-Hands-on experience with lab testing, fixture design, or thermal and vibration testing.

Cost and Quality Focus:
-Background in cost reduction, reliability improvement, or vendor quality improvement projects.
-Experience working directly with suppliers to resolve part issues and approve alternate components.

Lean & Six Sigma:
-Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen methodologies is a plus.
Regulatory Knowledge:
-Familiarity with compliance standards such as RoHS, REACH, or UL certifications relevant to printers or electronic equipment.