Design Engineer

LHH; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Life Insurance

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a growing organization to hire a Design Engineer — Mechanical Equipment Designer in Naperville, IL. You will design and develop custom machinery from concept to implementation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet performance, safety, and cost targets.

The role blends hands-on engineering with project coordination, requiring thorough CAD work (AutoCAD 2D and SolidWorks) and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Experience designing industrial machinery or custom equipment.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD 2D and SolidWorks.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed 2D and 3D mechanical designs for custom machinery, equipment, and engineered systems.
• Create manufacturing drawings, layouts, assemblies, and technical documentation using AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Interpret customer requirements, specifications, and project objectives to develop practical engineering solutions.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, project management, and operations teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Generate equipment designs that consider manufacturability, performance, safety, and cost objectives.
• Prepare bills of materials, design documentation, and technical submittals.
• Review and revise engineering drawings to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with project requirements.
• Support prototype development, equipment testing, and system improvements.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, and execution to ensure milestones are achieved.
• Provide technical support during fabrication, assembly, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Interface with vendors, suppliers, and customers to resolve technical issues and support project success.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, design enhancements, and cost reductions.

Skills

AutoCAD 2D

SolidWorks

Manufacturing drawings

Mechanical design

Project coordination

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a growing organization, and they are seeking a motivated Design Engineer -- Mechanical Equipment Designer to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on custom equipment, machinery, and engineered systems from concept through implementation while collaborating with cross‑functional teams in a dynamic environment.

As a Design Engineer, you will play a critical role in the design, development, and continuous improvement of specialized machinery and equipment. This position offers the opportunity to work on challenging engineering projects, develop innovative design solutions, and contribute directly to the successful delivery of customer‑focused equipment and systems. The ideal candidate is technically strong, detail-oriented, and enjoys balancing hands‑on engineering with project coordination responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed 2D and 3D mechanical designs for custom machinery, equipment, and engineered systems.
• Create manufacturing drawings, layouts, assemblies, and technical documentation using AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Interpret customer requirements, specifications, and project objectives to develop practical engineering solutions.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, project management, and operations teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Generate equipment designs that consider manufacturability, performance, safety, and cost objectives.
• Prepare bills of materials, design documentation, and technical submittals.
• Review and revise engineering drawings to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with project requirements.
• Support prototype development, equipment testing, and system improvements.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, and execution to ensure milestones are achieved.
• Provide technical support during fabrication, assembly, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Interface with vendors, suppliers, and customers to resolve technical issues and support project success.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, design enhancements, and cost reductions.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Experience designing industrial machinery, custom equipment, or engineered mechanical systems.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD 2D for drafting and design documentation.
• Strong experience utilizing SolidWorks for 3D modeling, assemblies, and design development.
• Ability to create detailed manufacturing and fabrication drawings.
• Understanding of mechanical design principles, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Excellent communication and project coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience supporting capital equipment, automated systems, or custom‑engineered machinery.
• Familiarity with fabrication, machining, welding, or manufacturing environments.
• Exposure to equipment installation, startup, or field support activities.
• Project leadership or project coordination experience.

Compensation Range:

$80,000 - $110,000

Benefits Offered:

2 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave where applicable by state law, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance Vision Insurance, 401K, and Life Insurance.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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