Senior Mechanical Engineer — New Product Launch & DFM

Pregis; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging company based in Aurora, IL is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for new product implementation. The role involves designing advanced packaging machinery, collaborating across teams, and ensuring manufacturability and product reliability. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and over 10 years of relevant experience, particularly in packaging machinery design. The position offers a salary range of $120,000 to $140,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in machine design, packaging machinery preferred.
• Hands-on prototyping in R&D lab/manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Strong command of first principles of engineering including heat transfer.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of new designs to commercialized products.
• Design and develop advanced packaging machinery using SolidWorks.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers on system specifications.

Skills

Advanced 3D CAD modelling skills

Manufacturing knowledge

Problem solving mentality

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

A leading packaging company based in Aurora, IL is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for new product implementation. The role involves designing advanced packaging machinery, collaborating across teams, and ensuring manufacturability and product reliability. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and over 10 years of relevant experience, particularly in packaging machinery design. The position offers a salary range of $120,000 to $140,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.