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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.

Overview

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer within the New Product Development (NPD) team, you will lead the design, development, prototyping, and deployment of innovative, packaging machinery. This role is critical in transitioning early-stage concepts into scalable, manufacturable solutions, working closely with cross-functional teams from enterprise, manufacturing, procurement, and electrical engineering. The role offers hands-on involvement in prototyping at our Aurora, IL location and close collaboration with engineering teams across sites.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop advanced packaging machinery using SolidWorks and ePDM, ensuring safety, performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency. Generate detailed drawings, assemblies, and BOMs, and manage data within ERP systems. Lead prototyping and field testing to validate mechanical functionality and compliance with regulatory and customer standards. Collaborate with electrical engineers on system integration, component selection (motors, sensors), and sequencing. Present and release design documentation, analysis, and layouts for internal and external stakeholder review. Support beta site deployment and resolve design-related issues impacting quality or performance in commercial use. Drive continuous improvement by analyzing field feedback, competitive equipment, and emerging technologies. Engage directly with customers and internal teams to uncover challenges and identify opportunities for innovation.

Job Functions

Apply mechanical design skills, using 3D CAD modeling, to develop innovative packaging machinery meeting requirements for safety, performance, durability, and cost. Create assemblies, detailed drawings, and BOMs using Solidworks, ePDM, and ERP systems. Perform product and machinery prototyping and testing to ensure form, fit, and function and compliance with customer and government standards. Assist electrical engineering by detailing sequence of operation and selecting appropriate devices such as sensors and motors. Coordinate the review, presentation and release of design layouts, drawings, analysis, and other documentation. Resolve commercial design issues causing quality or customer efficiency problems by implementing equipment changes as appropriate. Follow up new designs in the field at customer locations for successful commercial launch. Interact with external and internal customers to understand pain points and identify potential innovations. Analyze competitive machinery and research new technologies to inform machinery design.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Mechanical Engineering 10+ years’ experience in machine design; packaging machinery preferred. Electro-mechanical and pneumatic machine design preferred. Hands-on prototyping in R&D lab/manufacturing environment is required.

Skills & Training

Experience with part design, drawing creation, tolerance analysis, etc. Ability to work hands on with projects in a research and development environment. Problem solving mentality with ability to think creatively to troubleshoot machine issues, design constraints, and other roadblocks. Proficient in SolidWorks Experience with firmware, software & electro-mechanical components is a plus. Experience with paper systems, paper development, paper creation, or paper packaging is a plus. Must be detail orientated, have strong organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize. A self-starter with excellent communication skills. Prior experience with tools, fixtures and data acquisition devices is a plus. Must have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to partner with internal customers.

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 $120-$150K for this salaried exempt role.

Compensation details listed in US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits. Learn more about Benefits at Pregis.

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Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to Pregis. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/Inclusion

We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis’ culture and achievements.

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