Mechanical NPD Designer (SolidWorks) - Hybrid Role

Weber-Stephen Products LLC USA; Palatine (IL); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Weber Blackstone in Palatine, IL is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Designer focused on New Product Development to design mechanical and electro‑mechanical systems for outdoor cooking products, using CAD, drawings, cost estimates, prototyping and testing, in a hybrid role with in‑office days at our Palatine campus.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree in engineering and 3–5 years of relevant experience, strong SolidWorks skills, and a collaborative mindset for design across product

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering or equivalent technical field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in mechanical design.
• Designs meet regulatory and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create and refine design solutions using CAD (SolidWorks).
• Create complex models and drawings to guidelines and standards.
• Ensure designs meet performance specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Product, Quality, Manufacturing, and Suppliers.
• Support prototype creation and testing, including hands-on validation.
• Perform basic IP searches.
• Assist with non-NPD initiatives including quality, cost reductions, and productivity.

Skills

Independent self-starter

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Results oriented

Team player

Education

Associate degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Sheet metal

DFMEA

DVP&R

PPAP

Design for Manufacturing

Injection molding

Job description

Weber Blackstone in Palatine, IL is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Designer focused on New Product Development to design mechanical and electro‑mechanical systems for outdoor cooking products, using CAD, drawings, cost estimates, prototyping and testing, in a hybrid role with in‑office days at our Palatine campus.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree in engineering and 3–5 years of relevant experience, strong SolidWorks skills, and a collaborative mindset for design across product