Mechanical Engineer - Roselle, IL

About the Company With over $2B in revenue, 80+ manufacturing facilities across six continents and over 9,000 employees worldwide, Signode is a leading manufacturer of a broad spectrum of transit packaging consumables, tools, software, and equipment that optimize end‑of‑line packaging operations and protect products in transit. Signode brings this extensive product portfolio together under hundreds of trusted brands to offer complete transit packaging solutions to its customers. We produce strap, stretch and protective packaging. We also manufacture packaging tools and equipment used to apply the bulk packaging materials. These commercial packaging products are used to pack, bundle, unitize, protect, and secure goods during warehousing and transit. Our company is a pioneer in the industrial packaging sector with a long history of customer‑focused innovations in materials, processes and automation technology that have revolutionized the sector. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, we are the Transit Packaging Division of Crown Holdings, Inc. We are excited to go to market as Signode and share the portfolio of products, services and capabilities that make us the world’s premier end‑of‑line packaging company. Job Description Benefits Signode offers a comprehensive benefits package to full‑time employees, which includes health, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, life insurance, wellness perks, and more. Benefits begin the month following the hire date. Salary The annual salary for this position ranges from $80,000 to $115,000 and varies based on specific responsibilities and geographic location. Starting annual salary within this range will be determined based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and/or skillset. Summary Signode fabricates and sells consumables and automation equipment used to pack, bundle, unitize, warehouse and transport goods. The Innovation, Research, and Development team for automation and packaging technologies (APT) develops new products, tests them, and launches them to market. We are growing and need additional engineers to expand our capabilities and capacity for new developments. The incumbent Mechanical Engineer will conceptualize, design, detail, build, test, and document various updated and new automation equipment products, including equipment used for strapping, case handling, packing, unitizing, and warehouse automation. Essential Functions Design automation equipment to achieve product requirements. Apply mechanical engineering theory such as structural, dynamic, and thermal analysis. Create models, assemblies, and detailed drawings in SolidWorks. Submit engineering change orders and assist with technical documentation. Build and test prototypes. This position is hands‑on. Select mechanical, pneumatic, and electro‑mechanical components. Evaluate and optimize designs for safety, reliability, and cost. Maintain, promote, and enhance a safe work environment. Travel to customer sites (10%) to learn the industry, participate in requirements solicitation, and troubleshoot problems with new equipment deployments. Collaborate with product managers and customers to understand market requirements and establish product requirements. Communicate with suppliers, assemblers, service personnel, management, and applications engineers to transition new products from prototype into full production. Develop test plans. Contribute to the development of standard work processes. Conceptualize and pursue intellectual property related to new products. Bias towards collaboration and teamwork to solve multidisciplinary problems. Ability to mentor and develop junior engineers and take responsibility for the quality of work completed by a team. Comfortable performing different types of tasks at different stages of a project. Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field. Associate degree in automation with suitable work experience will be considered. Experience 5+ years’ experience designing equipment (experience designing automation or packaging equipment is a plus). Detail‑oriented and conscientious when designing, detailing, and testing. Understanding manufacturing techniques, including sheet metal forming, machining, welding, surface treatments, and 3D printing. Ability to explain design concepts and solicit feedback from colleagues and customers. Ability to independently identify and resolve safety and reliability risks. Bias towards collaboration and teamwork to solve multidisciplinary problems. Comfortable performing different types of tasks at different stages of a project. Functional Success Drivers Learning on Fly Decision Making / Judgment Perseverance Patience Team PlayerAnalysis Skills Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Reasonable Accommodation Statement To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities. EEO Statement Signode is committed to providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants, including providing reasonable accommodations during our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodation in applying for this position, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Signode participates in E‑Verify and will provide the Department of Homeland Security your Form I‑9 information to confirm your authorization to work in the United States. Signode Industrial Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity /affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Signode