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Prater Industries

Mechanical Design Engineer

Bolingbrook, IL, United States

$70,000 to $90,000 USD / year

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Pay: $70,000 to $90,000 USD / year
Experience: 3+ years of design experience in a manufacturing or mechanical design environment
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 4, 2026

Original job description

Join Our Team and Build the Future at Prater Industries

At Prater Industries, our engineers design the particle separation, size-reduction, and process equipment that manufacturers rely on every day. As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll own designs from concept through commissioning. You'll work directly with customers, collaborate with the shop floor, and see your work come to life as finished equipment.

If you love solving real-world mechanical problems and want your designs built (not just filed away), we'd like to talk to you

Job Summary:

The Mechanical Design Engineer selects and applies standard engineering principles and

procedures for design and development of new products or the modification of existing

products.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to understand

customer project requirements, as well as improve product design, costs, and delivery schedules to meet company objectives and improve marketplace competitiveness.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will use their Design for Manufacturing (DFM) background to

review and disposition non-conformances of design as they occur during manufacturing and perform root cause (FMEA) analysis necessary to prevent errors in the future.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Utilizes knowledge of engineering design principles to generate sound designs that meet Prater Industries standard for innovative, reliable particle separation, size-reduction, and process solutions
Defines, develops, evaluates, and verifies designs to meet product requirements and cost targets by conducting design reviews and ensure proper objectives are established for the project by utilizing continuous improvement techniques
Responsible for new product design and modification of existing products.
Collaborates with the manufacturing team to turn designs into actual products by selecting the most efficient methods and cost-effective materials available for use and create step-by-step routing instructions & processes necessary for manufacturing and inspection of the product
Supports the entire project, including customer communication, engineering, manufacturing, and field commissioning
Participates or leads corrective action teams, to resolve product issues by performing root cause analysis and problem resolution related to assigned design responsibilities
Creates 3D models of components and 2D mechanical drawings, assembly prints and specifications that enable the production team to correctly and efficiently fabricate and assemble all engineering output
Ensures all As Built and Non-Conformances are updated on drawings and BOM's
Performs any other associated job-related duties as assigned by management

Required Skills/ Abilities:

Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Effective organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines
Mechanical aptitude
Ability to work in a team environment across multiple departments

Required Characteristics:

Self-motivated
Dependable
Positive attitude and people skills
Ability to work with minimum supervision
Team oriented

Education and Experience:

3+ years of design experience in a manufacturing or mechanical design environment
3+ years proficiency in Solid Works or similar software
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or equivalent related experience.
Experience with database management tools such as PDM works a plus
Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals including machine design, manufacturing processes, dimensioning/GD&T, ferrous and nonferrous materials, BOM's and item masters,
Proficient Computer skills: 3D modeling, 2D drawings, Autocad/Draftsight, ERP system, Microsoft Office

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to endure long periods of desk related time with heavy phone work
Excellent manual dexterity: ability to perform keyboard functions for extended periods of time.
Ability to lift 15+ pounds
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential duties of the job.

Why work for Prater?

We offer a supportive and growth-oriented environment where your skills and hard work are truly valued. Join a team where your craftsmanship helps power companies around the world. We offer Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with match, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, STD, and LTD.

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Skills

Engineering principles
Design principles
Product comprehension
Process improvement
Inspection
Communication skills
Root cause analysis
Technical drawings
Assembly
Organizational skills
Attention to detail
Time management
Meet deadlines
Work as a team
Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
Mechanical engineering
Manufacturing processes
Computer skills
3D modelling
Autodesk AutoCAD
ERP
Microsoft Office

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