Mechanical Engineer // Sustaining Engineer

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.

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