Automation Mechanical Design Engineer - Lead Manufacturing

NEYRET, INC.; Sugar Grove (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

LT disability insurance

Paid time off

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Neyret, Inc. in Sugar Grove, IL is seeking a Mid-Level Mechanical Design Engineer with field experience to join our in-house manufacturing team. This in-person role supports the design, testing, and implementation of automated systems for diverse production environments.

You will design and automate assembly systems, lead cross-functional discussions, oversee the machine design lifecycle, and maintain customer communications while contributing to ongoing process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology.
• 3–5 years related experience.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• US work authorized; No VISA sponsorship.
• Proficient with MS Office and SolidWorks (2025).

Responsibilities

• Produce, review, and update mechanical designs and drawings to specs.
• Design and implement automated systems for manufacturing environments.
• Oversee lifecycle of machine design from planning to testing.
• Lead discussions with leadership to determine automation goals.
• Maintain customer approvals and transmittals.
• Support automation tech with component upgrades.
• Other engineering tasks as directed.

Skills

Strong verbal and written comms

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Electronic equipment knowledge

Automation engineering

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology

Tools

SolidWorks

MS Office

Job description

Neyret, Inc. in Sugar Grove, IL is seeking a Mid-Level Mechanical Design Engineer with field experience to join our in-house manufacturing team. This in-person role supports the design, testing, and implementation of automated systems for diverse production environments.

You will design and automate assembly systems, lead cross-functional discussions, oversee the machine design lifecycle, and maintain customer communications while contributing to ongoing process improvements.