Senior Mechanical Engineer – NPD for Outdoor Cooking

Weber Blackstone; Palatine (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Weber Blackstone 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 models, drawings, cost estimates, prototyping, and testing within a global cross‑functional team.

The role is hybrid with in‑office days at the Palatine, IL campus. Minimum 5+ years in a related field and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years’ experience in a relevant field.
• SolidWorks proficiency with 3D modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead fast paced, complex NPD projects from concept to completion.
• Develop solutions through requirements decomposition, DFMEA, P‑Diagrams, and DVP&R.
• Create and refine design solutions using CAD (SolidWorks) for sub‑systems.
• Create and maintain Master Assembly (MASM).
• Ensure products meet performance specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with global teams including Quality, Manufacturing, Product, Sales, Sourcing and Suppliers.
• Create complex 3D models, 2D drawings, and bills of materials.
• Support prototype creation and testing, including hands‑on validation.
• Design and run test plans related to project work.
• Perform basic IP searches.
• Plan builds and minor projects.
• Support non‑NPD initiatives including quality issues, cost reductions, and productivity.

Skills

Independent self‑starter

Effective communication

Cross‑functional work

Team player

Results oriented

GD&T

Six Sigma

SolidWorks

DFMEA

DVP&R

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

MASM

Job description

Weber Blackstone 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 models, drawings, cost estimates, prototyping, and testing within a global cross‑functional team.

The role is hybrid with in‑office days at the Palatine, IL campus. Minimum 5+ years in a related field and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering are required.