Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

🚀 Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

📍 Aurora, IL 💼 Full-Time

Shape the Future of Industrial Equipment Design

Are you a hands-on mechanical engineer who thrives on designing complex machinery from concept to production? Do you have a track record of delivering robust, innovative equipment that performs in the real world? If so, we want to meet you.

At Pregis, we’re looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the development of next-generation industrial equipment. You’ll join a collaborative, cross-functional team where your creativity, technical depth, and leadership will directly impact our product roadmap and customer success.

🔧 What You’ll Do

• Lead full lifecycle machine design — from concept sketches to production-ready systems
• Own multiple projects simultaneously, balancing priorities and driving execution
• Collaborate with product managers, customers, vendors, and internal teams to define requirements and translate them into high-performance, cost-effective solutions
• Design, prototype, and test mechanical systems and components using SolidWorks and AutoCAD Inventor
• Partner with operations and field technicians to refine designs and resolve real-world issues
• Drive continuous improvement through value engineering, BOM optimization, and engineering change management
• Stay ahead of the curve by evaluating emerging technologies and integrating them into future designs

🧠 What You Bring

• 5 — 10 years of hands-on experience in machine design, automation, or web handling systems
• Proven ability to take machines from concept through production — and proud to show your portfolio
• Strong grasp of mechanical fundamentals: part design, tolerance analysis, FMEA, and DFM
• SolidWorks proficiency required; AutoCAD Inventor experience preferred
• Familiarity with electro-mechanical systems, firmware, or software integration is a plus
• Creative problem-solver with a builder’s mindset and a passion for R&D
• Excellent communicator and collaborator across technical and non-technical teams
• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience

🎯 Bonus Points

• Experience in packaging, converting, or related industries
• Project management experience or leadership in cross-functional teams

💵 Compensation & Perks

• Competitive base salary: $120,000s to $150,000s, depending on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge equipment in a growth-focused company
• A culture that values innovation, ownership, and continuous learning

Ready to design what’s next? Apply now and bring your machines to life at Pregis. Visit us at www.pregis.com.