Mechanical Engineer II; Onsite

Position: Mechanical Engineer II (Onsite)

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

A01:
Rockford - Aerospace 4747 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61125 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented engineer to support generator design, product development, and testing activities. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys problem-solving, and has a strong foundation in mechanical/electrical engineering principles.

This role involves reviewing drawings, responding to supply and assembly questions, and creating comprehensive engineering documentation, including hardware specifications, test plans, analytical reports, and test reports. The successful candidate will be comfortable managing multiple priorities, aligning efforts with budget and schedule targets, and communicating effectively with management, suppliers, customers, and cross-functional teams.

We are seeking a technically skilled engineer who excels at collaboration and communication, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is passionate about driving innovative solutions that make a real impact.

What You Will Do

• Support generator design, drawing review, supply questions, and assembly.
• Support existing product development testing.
• Create engineering documentation, such as hardware specifications, test plans, analytical reports, and test reports.
• Support and align efforts to meet plans related to budgets and schedules.
• Effectively communicate with management, suppliers, customers, and members of the technical design team.
• Participate in design discussions and customer presentations.
• Conduct engineering investigations to establish root cause, verify findings, and implement corrective actions.
• Adhere to and develop engineering standard work.
• Respond to supplier or plant site issues, analyzing and correcting operational and field problems.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Hands‑on experience as part of an engineering team, contributing to the design, testing, and manufacturing of mechanical components.
• Strong background in structural and thermal analysis, with proficiency in 3D design software.
• Skilled in Excel, including VBA, Solver, and other advanced functions.
• Experience working with rotating hardware technologies, such as pumps, gears, transmissions, and generators.
• Solid understanding of engineering drawings and technical documentation.

What We Offer

Benefits

Some of our competitive benefits package includes :

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option

• Tuition reimbursement program

• Student Loan Repayment Program

• Life insurance and disability coverage

• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal,  protection

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning

• Adoption Assistance

• Autism Benefit

• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions

• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program

• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits

• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services

• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

• And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on‑board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best‑in‑class experience to our…