About Careertakes

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Position overview

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Design Engineer to support product development and the design-to-production workflow at their Industrial / Manufacturing operations in Bridgeview, IL. This role supports engineering documentation, collaborates with manufacturing teams to resolve technical issues, and contributes to continuous improvement and validation activities.

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What you’ll do

• Support the design-to-production process by preparing and maintaining engineering documentation, specifications, and drawings.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, operations, and cross-functional teams to troubleshoot technical challenges and implement corrective actions.
• Use CAD/design software and engineering analysis tools to evaluate concepts, perform basic calculations, and support design reviews.
• Assist in product development tasks including design validation, material selection, and continuous improvement projects.
• Help investigate product performance issues and recommend practical design or process changes.
• Participate in engineering reviews and maintain controlled documentation in accordance with quality standards.

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Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or closely related field); minimum 3.0 GPA preferred.
• Internship, co-op, or other engineering-related experience preferred but not required.
• Experience with CAD/design software and standard business applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication; ability to work cross-functionally.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and driven toward continuous improvement.

Preferred

• Exposure to manufacturing environments, fabrication, machining, or production processes.
• Familiarity with simulation, modeling, or design validation tools.
• Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Project organization and basic project-management experience.

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What’s on offer

• Salary: $65,000 to $75,000 annually.
• 4.5% 401(k) match.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• PTO (based on experience) and opportunities for tuition reimbursement.
• Entry-level path with hands-on experience in product development and manufacturing engineering.

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Details

• Employment type: Full time (with contractor engagements possible per project).
• Location: Bridgeview, IL (on-site / manufacturing environment).
• Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing
• This posting follows applicable federal and state employment laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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