Senior Design Engineer — Onsite (Relocation Support)

Winpak; Sauk Village (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Winpak is seeking a Senior Design Engineer for its Engineering and Technology team in Sauk Village, IL. This onsite role leads design and development of new products, tooling, and equipment, coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet performance, quality, and cost targets.

You will mentor junior engineers, ensure adherence to GMP and food safety standards, and drive projects from concept through production while collaborating with vendors and suppliers.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of design engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of tooling, machinery, and plastic thermoforming.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling CAD software AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Experience managing multiple engineering projects from concept to completion.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Create and review conceptual and detailed CAD designs (AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
• Plan and execute projects for new product and tooling design or modifications.
• Develop project plans, cost estimates, and timelines to meet budgets.
• Coordinate prototype fabrication, testing, and debugging of tooling/equipment.
• Partner with vendors to source components and manage deliverables.
• Assist in production of sample parts for customer approval and troubleshoot tooling issues.
• Maintain engineering documentation and revision control.
• Mentor junior engineers and technical staff.
• Ensure design/production activities follow food safety, GMP, and quality standards.
• Lead production trials to verify tooling meets design specs.

Skills

7+ years experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Winpak is seeking a Senior Design Engineer for its Engineering and Technology team in Sauk Village, IL. This onsite role leads design and development of new products, tooling, and equipment, coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet performance, quality, and cost targets.

You will mentor junior engineers, ensure adherence to GMP and food safety standards, and drive projects from concept through production while collaborating with vendors and suppliers.