Mechanical Design Engineer – Custom Conveyors & Innovation

Eaglestone Equipment; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus potential

Profit sharing

Medical, dental & vision insurance (70

Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

PTO

Paid holidays

401(k) match

Job summary

Eaglestone is seeking a creative Mechanical Design Engineer in Naperville, IL. You will drive the design of custom conveyors from concept through installation, collaborating with shop, sales, and engineering teams to ensure on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, problem solving, and interaction with clients. You will work closely with senior leadership, contribute to design optimization, and support continuous improvement while adhering to USDA/FDA sanitary guidelines and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) preferred.
• 5+ years of dedicated mechanical design experience.
• Experience with sanitary design principles (USDA/FDA) and conveyors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer custom conveyor solutions based on customer specs.
• Modify catalog items to meet unique layouts and sanitary standards.
• Perform mechanical calculations for drive sizing, belt tension, and structural design.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models, drawings, and BOMs for shop use.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.

Skills

Mechanical design

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks/In Inventor

Job description

Eaglestone is seeking a creative Mechanical Design Engineer in Naperville, IL. You will drive the design of custom conveyors from concept through installation, collaborating with shop, sales, and engineering teams to ensure on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, problem solving, and interaction with clients. You will work closely with senior leadership, contribute to design optimization, and support continuous improvement while adhering to USDA/FDA sanitary guidelines and