Design Engineer

$80,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

Location:

Carol Stream, IL
• Onsite, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. • $80,000–$90,000 (up to $100,000 for highly experienced candidates)

A long-standing, privately-owned machinery manufacturer is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join its growing engineering team. For over 40 years, this company has been a leader in a specialized sector of the plastics industry, designing and building custom, high-performance equipment for clients across automotive, packaging, and other industries. Known for its employee-first culture, stability, and commitment to long-term relationships, this company offers the opportunity to work on unique, one-of-a-kind machinery projects from the ground up.

• Design custom machinery and components from concept to completion
• Specify motors, gearboxes, bearings, and shafts based on performance requirements
• Create and revise complex 3D models and detailed drawings in Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD
• Develop and manage accurate bills of materials (BOMs)
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing, sales, and vendors to ensure designs meet quality and performance standards
• Modify existing designs for new applications or improved performance
• Participate in occasional customer meetings to review technical requirements and solutions

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related technical field)
• 3–5+ years of mechanical design experience, ideally with an OEM
• Proven ability to design motors, gearboxes, bearings, and shafts to precise specifications
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor
• Experience creating BOMs and technical documentation for manufacturing
• Strong communicator who can work independently with minimal supervision
• Stable work history and long-term career mindset

• Experience in thermoforming machinery design or plastics industry equipment

ASAP

Direct Hire

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Manufacturing, Engineering, and Design

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing and Automation Machinery Manufacturing