Mechanical Equipment 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 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