Mechanical Design Engineer, New Product Development

Weber-Stephen Products LLC USA; Palatine (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Weber Blackstone is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer focused on New Product Development for outdoor cooking products in Palatine, IL. You will design and develop mechanical and electro‑mechanical systems, using CAD models, drawings, cost estimates, prototyping, and testing with a cross‑functional team.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and 3–5 years of relevant experience, with solid skills in SolidWorks, DFMEA, DVP&R, and PPAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience designing solutions that meet regulatory and safety requirements.
• SolidWorks proficiency with 3D modeling, sheet metal, and surfacing.

Responsibilities

• Decompose requirements and perform DFMEA, P-Diagrams, and DVP&R.
• Create and refine CAD models and assemblies to meet product requirements.
• Ensure designs meet performance specs and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, and Suppliers.
• Create models, drawings, and bill of materials; support prototyping and testing.
• Develop test plans and execute validation activities.
• Conduct basic IP searches and support cost/quality initiatives.
• Innovate to address unmet customer needs and create new features.

Skills

Independent self-starter

Effective communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

DFMEA

DVP&R

PPAP

Job description

Weber Blackstone is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer focused on New Product Development for outdoor cooking products in Palatine, IL. You will design and develop mechanical and electro‑mechanical systems, using CAD models, drawings, cost estimates, prototyping, and testing with a cross‑functional team.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and 3–5 years of relevant experience, with solid skills in SolidWorks, DFMEA, DVP&R, and PPAP.