Product Design Engineer

Job Description

Product Applications Design Engineer (Fluid Component Industry)

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000

Location: Hybrid – Gurnee, IL
Employment Type: Full-time | Mid-Level

A leading manufacturer in the fluid component industry, delivering customized, high-performance solutions for diverse industrial applications. Our success is built on innovation, collaboration, and precision engineering to meet the evolving needs of our clients.

We are seeking a skilled Design Engineer to join our Engineering team. In this mid-level role, you will design and develop fluid system components tailored to customer and industry requirements. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive new product development and improve existing product lines, ensuring performance, manufacturability, and quality at every stage.

• Design and develop customized fluid system components to meet client specifications.
• Create detailed CAD models and technical drawings for manufacturing and assembly.
• Collaborate with product managers and production teams to ensure functionality, performance, and manufacturability.
• Assist in testing, validation, and analysis of prototypes and final products.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation and support seamless transition into production.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for design processes and product innovation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in mechanical/product design, ideally in the fluid components or related industry.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., Solid Works, Creo, AutoCAD, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of mechanical principles, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Experience with fluid dynamics or component testing.
• Familiarity with industry standards and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) principles.

• Hybrid work model with regular in-person collaboration at our Gurnee, IL facility.
• Flexible remote work options available.

The Huntington Resource is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of the individual’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital status, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

A leader in their industry since 1975, we have been a fundamental ingredient in the successful hiring of employees for companies of all sizes in the Chicagoland area.