538 Mechanical Engineer jobs in Des Plaines,IL

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Senior Staff Engineer

Packaging Corporation Of America

Lake Forest, IL 60045

$120,000 bonus

Hybrid~ 25 minUrgently HiringHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
8+ years in industrial paper, corrugating, or design engineering environments
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD (or similar)
Ability to travel extensively (80%) – minimum 3 weeks per month
Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence and collaborate
Organized, self-driven, and capable of working independently or as part of a team
Provide technical expertise and project management support across multiple PCA locations
Lead capital and maintenance projects from concept to completion—planning, design, budgeting, implementation, and troubleshooting
Develop actionable recommendations using sound engineering judgment
Create drawings, specifications, and instructions to communicate project requirements
Ensure safety and environmental compliance in all project designs and installations
Coordinate and supervise contractors and engineering teams on diverse projects
Deliver projects on time and within budget while maintaining high-quality standards
Prepare reports and presentations based on data analysis and project outcomes

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Engineer, Mechanical or Electrical

Constellation Energy

West Chicago, IL 60185

~ 48 min OnsiteHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

Bachelor&rsquos; degree in engineering (chemical, civil/structural, electrical, industrial, mechanical or nuclear) with 2 years of nuclear or related engineering experience
Maintain minimum access requirements or unescorted access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties
Bachelor&rsquos; degree in Engineering (Chemical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical or Nuclear) with 5 years of nuclear experience or related engineering experience
Maintain minimum access requirement or unescorted access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties

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Engineer - T&S Engineering Programs

ComEd

Villa Park, IL 60181

$84,800/yr

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Senior Engineer - T&S Engineering Programs

Exelon

Villa Park, IL 60181

$103,200/yr

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Advanced Manufacturing - Industrial Engineer (REMOTE)

Dover Corporation

Downers Grove, IL 60515

RemoteEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering (preferred) or Mechanical/Electrical Engineering with strong focus on manufacturing systems and assembly operations.
Minimum 5 years of experience in assembly-driven manufacturing environments, with a focus on flow optimization, line efficiency, and productivity improvement.
Proven experience designing and improving assembly lines, including line balancing, takt time definition, and labor optimization.
Strong expertise in material management and internal logistics systems, including PFEP (Plan for Every Part), Kanban, FIFO, and pull-based replenishment systems.
Demonstrated experience in analyzing and optimizing end-to-end material flow, including line-side delivery, part presentation, and WIP control.
Solid understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes, including workstation design, operator ergonomics, and one-piece flow implementation.
Hands-on experience with Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Cycle Time (CT) studies, and bottleneck analysis to drive flow efficiency and lead-time reduction.
Experience supporting industrialization and assembly line setup, including equipment specification, integration, and performance validation aligned with flow requirements.
Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, with emphasis on flow, pull systems, waste elimination, and standard work in assembly environments.
Experience developing and sustaining standard work, visual management systems, and flow control mechanisms across production lines.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with ability to influence OpCo teams, production leaders, and supply chain stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in dynamic, fast-paced production environments.
Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and results orientation, with focus on operational execution and measurable impact.
Highly organized, with a structured and analytical approach to solving flow, material availability, and line performance challenges.
Data-driven mindset with the ability to develop scalable and practical solutions for assembly and material flow systems.

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Senior Mechanical BIM Engineer - Northlake, IL

Powell Industries

Northlake, IL 60164

OnsiteHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Technology or related area.
Minimum five (5) years' experience in a similar MEP coordination role within a BIM environment.
Fluency in the current version of Revit software.
Fluency in reading 2D plans, electronically or hard copy.
Fluency in Autodesk Navis Works, Autodesk Design Review and working knowledge of 3D layout and design.
Must have solid working knowledge of the most current modeling applications software in use by Powell, including being able to create, manipulate, and coordinate Revit families, views, browser structure, sheets, schedules, filters, and similar Revit functions.
Successful candidates must have a legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis, with only those candidates selected for interview contacted.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, carry or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms.
The employee frequently is required to stand; talk or hear; walk; sit.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Acknowledgement of any/all Powell confidentially and/or Non‐Disclosure requirements pursuant to this position. The protection of Proprietary or Intellectual company property.
Basic computer skills using Oracle, Word, Excel.
Ability to create Revit work sets and an understanding of Revit work sharing process via ACC or similar.
Ability to order materials electronically.
Document and archive work pursuant with Powell retention requirements.
Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.); Oracle preferred.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary.
Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude.
Effective oral and written communication skills as required for the position.
Ability to be self‑motivated, proactive and an effective team player.
Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others.
Fluency for integrating data, such as spread sheets, photos, images, and word processing files into Revit projects & deliverables.

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Manufacturing Engineer

Pentair

Hanover Park, IL 60133

$82,300-$152,800/yr

~ 34 min OnsiteBilingual PreferredEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

5+ years of manufacturing experience.
MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook) and JDE.
Proven track record of leveraging Project Management Methodologies to implement improvements or Capital Projects per establish timelines and budgets.
Ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills with applications (i.e. Design of Experiments, Root Cause Problem Solving, Driving SQDCC Metrics)
Proficient in AutoCAD, Solidworks, and other related programs.
Proficiency in English required.

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Manufacturing Engineer

Element Solutions

Itasca, IL 60143

$78,906-$98,632/yr

~ 29 min OnsiteUrgently HiringEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in semiconductor or highly regulated industries
Hands-on experience with Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and process optimization
Knowledgeable in Design for Manufacturing (DFM), PFMEA, DOE, process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), and process capability analysis
Experienced in fast-paced, high-volume production environments
Familiar with cleanroom operations, contamination control, and regulatory standards

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Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Smyth Companies

Mundelein, IL 60060

$28-$32/hr

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Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

The Timken Company

Downers Grove, IL 60515

$72,000-$105,000/yr

~ 36 min OnsiteUrgently HiringHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

7 years of manufacturing experience
5 years' experience project management
Experience with time studies
Experience technical skills in product drawing and specification interpretation
Bachelor's degree in engineering
Strong Lean/ 6 sigma / Ci background and experience
Proficiency in precision CNC machining, process optimization, and quality control
Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, gauging, controls and mechanical or electrical engineering design principles.
Proficiency with CAD software and manufacturing simulation tools
Experience with SAP or similar ERP system
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Willingness to work in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
Willingness to travel to secondary manufacturing facility 1-2 times per month. (South Haven, MI)
Self-starter who is capable of driving projects across the team
Demonstrated success in driving continuous improvement initiatives on the manufacturing floor
Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Office, with a strong emphasis on Excel.
This position may require access to United States export controlled technical data ("CTD") and hardware under the Departments of US State (ITAR) and/or Commerce (EAR).
Eligible candidates are; US Citizens, Green Card holders, Asylees or others eligible to receive US export license authorizations.
Candidate must be authorized to work in the US.