Mechanical Engineer II

  • Lake Bluff
  • Akkodis

Akkodis is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for a Contract with a client in Abbott Park, IL 60064 (Onsite) . Ideally looking for applicants with a solid background in and knowledge of FEA and Cost experience.

The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Mechanical Engineer job responsibilities include:

  • Good understanding of OTS materials. (Hardware, Electrical Components, Wire, etc.)

  • Experience in OTS manufacturers for pricing information

  • Clean Sheet' should cost analysis process/ method

  • Excel Knowledge

    • File linkage, H - V - X Lookups, Sum, If-Then Statements, True-False Conditions, Ceiling Math, Convert

    • Statistical Equations; Mean, Average, Std Dev, etc.

    • Pivot Tables, Nice to know

  • ASQ Quality Standards. Used to analyze inspection processes

  • Strong communication skills both oral and written

  • Understanding of ANSI, ISO, DIN, and JIS regulations and standards.

  • Solidworks 2022

    • Design, Analysis, and drawing creation

    • Sheetmetal capabilities

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Job Functions)

  • Create Clean Sheet' bottom-up cost models; separated into Labor, Materials, Equipment, Process, SGA, and Profit.

  • Create Process Flow Diagrams across Multiple technologies

    • Mechanical: Injection molding, castings, machining, Assembly, Sheet Metal

    • Electrical: PWA, Testing, Cables & Harnesses

    • Chemical: mixing, inspection, and production processes

  • Present all analysis to stakeholders and peers

    • Presentations are conducted using the analysis and supplemental PowerPoints

  • Value Add Value Engineering, VAVE, analysis, and CAD work

    • Design from concept to product

    • FEA, Tolerance, Material, and Functional Analysis of VAVE Designs

Desired Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical plus a minimum of 5 years of experience

  • Master/ Expert at reading drawings, understanding requirements

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at or udbhav.mathur@

Pay Details: $22.00 to $24.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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