Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

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Why Join Pregis?

Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA.

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.

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