8+ years of ball screw design engineering experience
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline
Strong expertise in precision ball screw assemblies for various applications
Proficient in advanced engineering analysis techniques
Experience with SolidWorks, PDM, and Epicor software
Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of precision ball screw assemblies
Perform advanced engineering analyses related to mechanical systems
Optimize crossover designs and manufacturing processes for ball screws
Collaborate with customers and vendors for design reviews
Execute testing, validation, and failure analysis to ensure product performance
Serve as the primary technical expert and lead a future engineering team
Partner with manufacturing teams for quality control of high-precision components
Benefits
Direct hire opportunity with full-time position
Flexible 1st shift with variable start times
Location options in Rockford, IL or Freeland, MI
Relocation assistance available for selected candidates
Opportunity for growth in a hands-on leadership role
Full Job Description
Senior Ball Screw Design Engineer will lead the design, development, and continuous improvement of high-precision ball screw assemblies used in aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial applications. This role serves as the primary technical expert, partnering with customers, vendors, and manufacturing teams to develop innovative designs, optimize manufacturing processes, and ensure product performance and reliability. The ideal candidate has extensive ball screw design experience, a strong mechanical engineering background, and thrives in a hands-on environment with the opportunity to build and lead a growing engineering team. This is a DIRECT HIRE OPPORTUNITY on 1st shift. Please send your resume to
Principal Mechanical Engineer
DIRECT HIRE OPPORTUNITY!!!
Pay: $150-210K/yr.
Location: Rockford, IL or Freeland, MI
Shift: Monday - Friday, 1 st shift, flexible start time 7am, 8am, etc.
Responsibilities:
Utilize 8+ years of ball screw design engineering experience to support high-precision mechanical systems and motion components.
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline
Lead the design and development of precision ball screw (A MUST) assemblies for aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial applications.
Develop and optimize crossover designs, preload strategies, lubrication methods, and manufacturing processes for ball screw products.
Use SolidWorks, PDM, and Epicor to support product design, documentation, and engineering workflows.
Collaborate directly with customers and vendors through calls, meetings, design reviews, and technical discussions.
Lead testing, validation, failure analysis, and continuous improvement efforts to ensure product reliability and performance.
Serve as the primary technical expert and currently operate as a one-person engineering team with future team growth expected.
Partner closely with manufacturing on machining, grinding, assembly, and quality control processes for high-precision components.
Position can be based in either Rockford, IL or Freeland, MI and includes occasional travel; relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.
