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Design Engineer (SolidWorks) – Custom Equipment
📍 Gurnee, IL | Onsite
💰 $70,000 – $80,000 Base (flexible for the right candidate)
About the Opportunity
A growing manufacturer of custom industrial equipment and pressure vessels is looking to add a Design Engineer to their team.
This is a high-impact, hands-on role within a small engineering group, where you’ll work on one-off, customer-specific designs rather than repetitive product lines. You’ll collaborate directly with customers and internal teams, helping drive projects from concept through production.
The team is looking for someone who is detail-oriented, dependable, and eager to grow, with the opportunity to take on increased responsibility over time.
What You’ll Be Doing
Mechanical Design
- Design and modify custom equipment using SolidWorks
- Create and update detailed drawings for manufacturing and fabrication
- Support engineering changes and continuous improvement initiatives
Customer Interaction
- Communicate directly with customers to clarify specifications and design updates
- Support engineering discussions and help ensure alignment on project requirements
- Assist in managing customer communication and project flow
Engineering & Project Support
- Review and process engineering change orders (ECOs)
- Collaborate with drafting, production, and engineering teams
- Ensure accuracy, completeness, and manufacturability of designs
What We’re Looking For
- Experience with SolidWorks (required)
- Background in fabrication, pressure vessels, or custom equipment (preferred)
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects
- Comfortable working cross-functionally and communicating with customers
- Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent hands-on experience
✔ Open to:
- Early-career engineers looking to grow
- More experienced candidates who can take on leadership responsibility over time
Why This Role Stands Out
- Work on custom, one-of-a-kind engineered systems — no repetitive design work
- High visibility within a small, collaborative engineering team
- Direct exposure to customers and real-world applications
- Opportunity for growth into increased responsibility or leadership
- Stable company with a strong reputation in custom equipment manufacturing
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000