Mechanical Engineer

🛠️ Mechanical Design Engineer – New Product Development

📍 Aurora, IL 💼 Full-Time 🤝 Leadership \+ Innovation

Build the Future of Packaging Machinery — and the Next Generation of Engineers

Are you a mechanical engineer with a passion for designing complex machinery and guiding others to do the same? At Pregis, we’re looking for a Mechanical Engineer to lead the development of cutting-edge packaging equipment.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role within our New Product Development (NPD) team, where you’ll take early-stage concepts and turn them into scalable, manufacturable solutions. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and electrical disciplines — and play a key role in shaping both our technology and our talent.

🔧 What You’ll Do

• Lead the design, prototyping, and launch of advanced packaging machinery using SolidWorks and ePDM
• Own the full mechanical lifecycle: concept, CAD modeling, BOM creation, testing, and field validation
• Collaborate with electrical engineers on system integration, motor/sensor selection, and sequencing
• Present and release design documentation for stakeholder review and production readiness
• Support beta deployments and troubleshoot real-world performance issues
• Analyze field feedback, competitive equipment, and emerging technologies to drive innovation
• Engage directly with customers to uncover pain points and translate them into design opportunities

🧠 What You Bring

• 7\+ years of experience in machine design — packaging machinery preferred
• Strong background in electro-mechanical and pneumatic systems
• Hands-on prototyping experience in R\&D or manufacturing environments
• Mastery of SolidWorks, ePDM, and ERP systems for mechanical design and documentation
• Deep understanding of part design, tolerance analysis, and DFM principles
• Creative problem-solving mindset with a builder’s mentality
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit
• Proven ability to mentor, coach, and develop junior engineering talent
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

🎯 Bonus Points

• Experience with firmware, software, or data acquisition systems
• Familiarity with paper packaging systems or materials
• Prior use of tools, fixtures, and testing devices in development environments
• Project leadership or cross-functional team management experience

💡 Why Join Us?

• Work on innovative, high-performance machinery that shapes the future of packaging
• Collaborate across disciplines in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• A culture that values technical excellence, continuous improvement, and leadership at every level

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Pregis’ total compensation package. The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $130,000 to $150,000\.

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Benefits at Pregis.

Ready to design the future — and help others do the same? Apply now and bring your expertise to Pregis.