Mechanical Engineer II

Provisur Technology; Mokena (IL); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Holiday pay

Employee referral bonuses

401k

Hybrid work policy

Paid time off

Continuing education assistance

Job summary

Provisur Technology, a leader in food processing equipment, seeks a Mechanical Engineer II to drive projects from client needs to installation. You will design, test, and optimize complex machinery while collaborating with engineering, service, and sourcing teams.

You will own budgets and schedules, document critical processes, and mentor junior engineers. A hybrid work policy and opportunities for growth align with our collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent years of experience.
• 3–7 years of machine design experience.
• Solid working knowledge of manufacturing practices, assembly procedures, and machine design.
• Proficiency in design using AutoCAD, Inventor, or another 3D software.
• Ability to make sound technical decisions, prioritize projects, and complete critical items in a timely fashion.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end ownership: manage projects from client needs through specification, concept, design, test and installation.
• Mentorship: work on medium sub-system design projects with guidance from Engineering Manager.
• Documentation: develop BOMs, ECNs, and REAs to support product development or modification.
• Budget and schedule ownership: monitor project budget and schedule with design and PM skills.
• Travel up to 10%: visit sites to evaluate projects, install modifications, and assist other departments.
• Team leadership: oversee medium design projects with support from Engineers I and II, and shop personnel.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project management

Team leadership

3D design

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Job description

Provisur is an industry leader that pushes the boundaries of ingenuity, bringing precision-engineered food processing equipment, aftermarket parts and service to customers around the world. We specialize in defrosting, grinding, mixing, separating, forming, and slicing equipment, offering leading brands and solutions across diverse applications. Our company culture is built on collaboration, continuous improvement, and a commitment to excellence. We take pride in empowering our employees, offering opportunities for professional growth, and creating an environment where everyone plays a role in our shared success. Join us and be part of an innovative, forward-thinking global team that is shaping the future of food processing.

Learn more by exploring our videos at jobs.jobvite.com/provisur!

As a Mechanical Engineer II, you'll manage projects from customer needs through design, testing, and installation. You'll research, design, develop, and test complex equipment and machinery while supporting medium-scale subsystem projects. You'll also collaborate with engineering, service, and sourcing teams to optimize equipment performance and utilization.

What You’ll Do:

• End-to-end ownership: Take projects from the analysis of the client’s needs through project specification, concept, design, test and installation.
• Ownership with mentorship: Responsible for medium sub-system design projects, with direct guidance and mentorship from the Engineering Manager.
• Documentation that matters: Develop the appropriate documentation (BOMs, ECNs, and REAs) to support engineering in the development, design or modification of products as required.
• Budget and schedule ownership: Develop and monitor the project budget and schedule utilizing design skills and project management expertise.
• See your work in the field: Travel as required to evaluate projects, install and troubleshoot engineering modifications, and offer assistance to other departments (up to 10%).
• Team leadership: Manage medium design projects with support of Mechanical Engineers I and II, and shop personnel.

What You Won’t Do:

• Sit behind a desk all day - you will always be doing something different and coming up with innovative ideas and solutions.
• Suffer from boredom - you’ll partner closely with team members and supervisors on our shop floors as well as our facilities around the world.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent years of experience
• 3–7 years of machine design experience
• Solid working knowledge / experience with manufacturing practices, assembly procedures, and machine and mechanical mechanism design
• Proficiency in design using AutoCAD, Inventor, or another 3D software.
• Ability to make sound technical decisions, prioritize projects, and complete critical items in a timely fashion.

What You’ll Enjoy:

• Environment where we promote from within, cross-train and provide ongoing skill development.
• Robust benefits package including great health insurance, holiday pay, and employee referral bonuses!
• Safe, clean, air-conditioned facility.
• Retirement savings (401k) opportunities.
• A hybrid work policy and ample paid time off (PTO).
• Continuing education assistance.
• A company dedicated to the local community that gives back through charitable contributions.

Pay Range: The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full-time employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location, and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, and certifications.
$92,000 - $114,000 per year. This position is eligible for a bonus incentive plan, based on company and/or individual performance.

Provisur is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and provides an environment of diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) to all employees and applicants, regardless of a person’s age, race, color, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, military or veteran status, national origin, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.