Mechanical Engineer

Salary
Rockford, IL
Posted on October 14, 2026
$80,000.00 - $100,000.00

Mechanical Engineer: Rockford, IL

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our client’s collaborative engineering team focused on designing and developing industrial machinery, machine safeguarding systems, and fuel train assemblies for combustion and process heating applications. This opportunity is ideal for an engineering professional who enjoys hands-on problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration, and developing reliable, code-compliant solutions that improve safety, equipment performance, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and develop mechanical systems, assemblies, weldments, and components for industrial machinery, combustion applications, and machine safeguarding solutions
Engineer fuel train systems, including valves, regulators, pressure switches, piping layouts, and control components, ensuring compliance with NFPA, OSHA, ANSI, and applicable safety standards
Create detailed engineering drawings, schematics, bills of materials (BOMs), routings, P&IDs, and technical documentation using 3D CAD software
Conduct machine risk assessments, engineering calculations, and design reviews to improve equipment safety, reliability, maintainability, and performance
Collaborate with electrical, controls, manufacturing, and field service teams to troubleshoot equipment, support customer projects, and drive product development and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills & Experience:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline, required
Experience: 3+ years of experience in industrial equipment design, machinery engineering, or combustion systems, required
Knowledge: Knowledge of industrial fuel train systems, machine safeguarding principles, risk assessments, and applicable NFPA, OSHA, and ANSI standards, required; Familiarity with NFPA 86, NFPA 54, NFPA 70, NFPA 79, and ANSI B11 standards, including machinery safety assessments, strongly preferred
Software: Proficiency in 3D CAD software & ERP systems, required; PLC-controlled systems, preferred

Please Note:

This role does not offer relocation assistance. Applicants must be able to reliably commute to Rockford, IL.

What We Offer:

Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, vision, & prescription insurance
Basic Life Insurance
AD&D
Short- and Long-term Disability
HSA & FSA
Professional Development
EAP
PTO
Paid Holidays
Summer Hours
Weekly Pay
And more!

Pay: $85,000 – $100,000/year, based on experience

Type: Full-time, 1st Shift, Onsite

Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Apply today to take the next step in your engineering career!

Hughes Recruiting & Consulting is a full-service human resources agency headquartered in Freeport, IL, and has 11 locations across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. We are a growing company that embodies professionalism, pursues excellence, embraces challenges, and has fun! We find valuable placements for employees looking for work and employers looking for staff. Put us to work, finding you work. Visit us online to complete an application today.

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