Mechanical Engineering Division Lead
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Location: Chicago, IL 60629
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Job Description
Title: Mechanical Engineering Group Lead
Location: Chicago, IL 60613
Hire Type: Salaried, Direct Hire
Work Type: 100% onsite
Salary Range: $135k - $170k + bonus
Overview:
Sterling has helped build careers for thousands for professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.
Job Summary:
Job Duties:
Qualifications:
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Meet Your Recruiter
Ric Delgado
Lead Technical Recruiter
Ric Delgado is a seasoned Principal Recruiter primarily focusing on the Automation Division at Sterling. With a distinguished tenure of over five years at Sterling and an impressive career spanning more than a decade in the recruiting field, Ric is a respected and accomplished professional in talent acquisition.
As a Principal Recruiter, Ric draws upon his extensive experience to excel in the Automation Division. His in-depth understanding of this dynamic industry enables him to connect talented individuals with exciting and fulfilling job opportunities expertly. Ric plays a pivotal role in helping candidates find new positions, advance in their careers, and achieve their professional goals.
Ric's passion for positively impacting individuals' lives through career advancement is the driving force behind his dedication to recruitment. He takes immense pride in his role as a professional growth and development facilitator, understanding the pivotal role a career change can play in a person's life journey.
He firmly believes in continuously updating one's skills and knowledge to stay competitive in any field. His commitment to personal and professional development not only enhances his own expertise but also positions him as a valuable resource for candidates seeking guidance in their career journeys.
As one of the most respected names in engineering staffing, Sterling has hundreds of opportunities with top employers. If you've got a friend or colleague seeking their next move in engineering, we could have their next opportunity. We offer a referral bonus for every referral that we place. Submit referral now.
Title: Mechanical Engineering Group Lead
Location: Chicago, IL 60613
Hire Type: Salaried, Direct Hire
Work Type: 100% onsite
Salary Range: $135k - $170k + bonus
Overview:
Sterling has helped build careers for thousands for professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.
Job Summary:
- The Mechanical Engineering Division Lead will handle oversight of the development, design, production of innovative medical devices and lead a team of engineers to collaborate with cross-functional teams ensuring timely and quality execution of projects while adhering to regulations.
Job Duties:
- Lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team in the end-to-end development of cutting-edge drug delivery devices-from initial concept through to full-scale production.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (Design, Human Factors, Regulatory, R&D, and Lab) to ensure technical alignment and regulatory compliance across all project stages.
- Drive innovation by researching and applying emerging technologies and methodologies to enhance product performance, reliability, and efficiency.
- Partner with Sales & Marketing to translate complex technical capabilities into clear value propositions and support contract development.
- Own project execution by managing timelines, budgets, and resources-ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery of engineering milestones.
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement, promoting engineering best practices and rigorous design controls throughout the development lifecycle.
- Serve as a go-to technical expert, offering deep technical insight and problem-solving support for complex design and development challenges.
- Build strategic relationships with suppliers, external partners, and key stakeholders to drive collaboration and support business growth.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements (FDA, ISO, etc.) and a proven track record of successful product launches.
- Proficiency in CAD software, Solid Works and other relevant engineering tools.
- Minimally 5+ years experience in an engineering leadership capacity
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Meet Your Recruiter
Ric Delgado
Lead Technical Recruiter
Ric Delgado is a seasoned Principal Recruiter primarily focusing on the Automation Division at Sterling. With a distinguished tenure of over five years at Sterling and an impressive career spanning more than a decade in the recruiting field, Ric is a respected and accomplished professional in talent acquisition.
As a Principal Recruiter, Ric draws upon his extensive experience to excel in the Automation Division. His in-depth understanding of this dynamic industry enables him to connect talented individuals with exciting and fulfilling job opportunities expertly. Ric plays a pivotal role in helping candidates find new positions, advance in their careers, and achieve their professional goals.
Ric's passion for positively impacting individuals' lives through career advancement is the driving force behind his dedication to recruitment. He takes immense pride in his role as a professional growth and development facilitator, understanding the pivotal role a career change can play in a person's life journey.
He firmly believes in continuously updating one's skills and knowledge to stay competitive in any field. His commitment to personal and professional development not only enhances his own expertise but also positions him as a valuable resource for candidates seeking guidance in their career journeys.
- 708-243-7086
- rdelgado@sterling-engineering.com
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As one of the most respected names in engineering staffing, Sterling has hundreds of opportunities with top employers. If you've got a friend or colleague seeking their next move in engineering, we could have their next opportunity. We offer a referral bonus for every referral that we place. Submit referral now.