Senior Engineer

Weber-Stephen Products LLC USA; Palatine (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

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

Hybrid on‑site days at our Palatine campus. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years’ experience, SolidWorks proficiency, and knowledge of DFMEA/DVP&R, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years’ experience in a mechanical/NPD role.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks for 3D modeling, sheet metal, surfacing, drawings and MASM.

Responsibilities

• Lead fast paced, complex NPD projects from concept to completion.
• Create and refine designs to meet product requirements using CAD; maintain MASM.
• Support prototype creation and testing; develop test plans and verification reports.

Skills

SolidWorks

3D modeling

DFMEA

DVP&R

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MASM

Master Assembly

PPAP

Job description

At Weber Blackstone, we believe the best moments happen outdoors while enjoying delicious food with your favorite people. We lead the industry in innovation, design, and consumer delight, and we’re fueled by people who are curious, bold, and collaborative. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or exploring a new craft, we want Weber Blackstone to be the spark that ignites your next career move. Join us on our journey to create world class products that redefine and reimagine outdoor cooking and deliver exceptional experiences for generations to come. Come be part of our BBQ!

Role Overview Summary

This position is a hands‑on Mechanical Engineer with a focus on New Product Development. This role is responsible for supporting all efforts related to the design, development, and integration of Mechanical and Electro‑mechanical systems into our Outdoor Cooking products. In this role, you will work with a global cross‑functional team to design and implement ideas using CAD models, drawings, cost estimates, prototyping, and testing products. This position will gather product requirements and translate them into actionable specifications. This is a hybrid role requiring in‑office days at our Palatine, IL campus.

Responsibilities

• Lead fast paced, complex NPD projects from concept to completion
• Develop solutions through requirements decomposition, Design Failure Mode Effect Analysis (DFMEA), P-Diagrams, and Design Verification Plan and Report (DVP&R)
• Create and refine design solutions to identified product requirements, formalize designs with the use of CAD (SolidWorks) for sub‑systems
• Create and maintain Master Assembly (MASM)
• Ensure that products are designed to meet all performance specifications and regulatory requirements
• Work collaboratively with globally distributed teams including Quality, Manufacturing, Product, Sales, Sourcing and Suppliers
• Create complex 3D models, 2D drawings, and bills of material
• Support prototype creation and models to validate designs including hands on testing and iterative learning
• Designs and runs test plans related to project work
• Perform basic IP searches
• Planning builds and minor projects
• Supports non‑NPD initiatives including the resolution of quality issues, cost reductions, and productivity initiatives
• Knowledge of product lineup and competitive steps
• Develop unique and innovative solutions for unmet customer needs and/or new features to maintain product leadership

Qualifications

Education: Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Work Experience: Minimum: 5+ years’ experience in a relevant field

Designing solutions that meet regulatory and safety requirements SolidWorks: Proficiency with 3D modeling Leadership: Ability to direct others Coaching Understanding of the team roles and responsibilities Skills: Independent self‑starter who can manage and prioritize work based on departmental goals and objectives Effective communication (written, spoken, meeting facilitation) Ability to work cross‑functionally Team Player Results Oriented Tolerance Analysis GD&T Six Sigma or Sigma Science SolidWorks: sheet metal, surfacing, drawings, MASM, simulation DFMEA, DVP&R, PPAP, Design for Assembly, Design for Manufacturing, Design for Reliability Design for Regulatory and approval procedures Sheel metal, injection molding and die casting development experience (preferred) Liquid propane and natural gas fueled products (preferred) Charcoal and pellet fueled products (preferred)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Eligible for paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, holiday)

Salary Range

$100,000 - $118,000 * This salary range represents Weber Blackstone's good faith belief of what we reasonably expect to pay the top candidate

Weber Blackstone brings together two iconic names in outdoor cooking, united by a shared passion for creating exceptional experiences around the grill and griddle. Formed through the combination of Weber and Blackstone in 2025, we build on the strengths, expertise, and heritage of both companies to shape the future of outdoor cooking. With a commitment to quality, innovation, and a consumer‑first mindset, we empower our teams to create products and experiences that bring people together and elevate outdoor cooking around the world.