Engineering Manager

Harvard, IL

Mechanical Design Engineer – Industrial Thermal & Environmental Systems

$55,000 - $75,000 • Washington County / Greater Milwaukee Area • 40-Year No-Layoff History • 100% Onsite

The Opportunity: Secure your professional future with a premier, financially rock-solid manufacturer of sustainable industrial systems. Helping global infrastructure clients reduce environmental impact and lower energy costs, this company has built a legendary 40-year history of zero layoffs. They offer a high-pride, stable work environment where your custom designs directly contribute to a cleaner planet.

  • EXPERIENCE DEPTH: 3+ years of dedicated mechanical design experience within an active industrial manufacturing or production facility
  • SOFTWARE FLUENCY: Advanced, expert-level proficiency utilizing 2D AutoCAD for structural layouts and detailed production schematics
  • TECHNICAL FOCUS: Strong conceptual or practical exposure to industrial systems, heat transfer, thermal dynamics, or fluid handling
  • EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (BSME or equivalent four-year engineering discipline required)
  • EARNING POTENTIAL: $55,000 – $75,000 annual base salary (fully scaling with manufacturing and design depth) + Comprehensive Corporate Benefits Package
  • CULTURE TRAIT: A family-friendly, drama-free, "no-politics" engineering culture focused on practical craftsmanship, teamwork, and long-term retention
  • COMPLIANCE: United States Citizens or Green Card holders only; corporate visa sponsorship is not available

If you are an engineer who thrives on the precision of 2D drafting and wants to escape the exhausting, high-stress volatility of corporate tech environments, this direct-hire role is an exceptional career home. Because their sustainable systems offer industrial clients a rapid, verifiable return on investment, our client enjoys incredibly consistent, year-over-year sales growth regardless of broader economic shifts.

You will work in a clean, modern facility alongside a tight-knit team that values professional respect and technical autonomy. Rather than dealing with red tape or endless corporate meetings, you will have genuine ownership over your custom manufacturing orders—collaborating directly with the shop floor to see your drawings morph into physical steel. Backed by an organic succession plan, this position offers a transparent path toward a Lead Engineering role as the company expands its facility footprint.

What You Will Be Doing

  • Custom Tooling Layouts: Designing specialized industrial thermal systems and specialized environmental equipment utilizing 2D AutoCAD for custom manufacturing orders.
  • Production Drafting: Producing an exhaustive range of comprehensive engineering drawings, including detailed fabrication layouts, structural assembly schematics, and accurate bills of materials (BOMs).
  • Cross-Functional Liaison: Partnering directly with production floor supervisors and machinists to ensure engineering specifications perfectly align with internal manufacturing capabilities.
  • Strategic 3D Modeling: Occasionally developing auxiliary 3D AutoCAD models or geometric renderings to support specific customer design reviews and unique project constraints.
  • Lifecycle Management: Managing diverse design scopes across the core product portfolio, ensuring all strict structural, thermal, and performance criteria are met.
  • Continuous Improvement: Reviewing and refining historical legacy drawings to enhance field service efficiency, optimize material yields, and drive down manufacturing cycle times.

What We Are Looking For

  • 2D AutoCAD Pedigree: A minimum of 3 years of fast, accurate, and completely independent drafting experience using 2D AutoCAD systems in a manufacturing setting.
  • Industrial Design Background: Proven mechanical design familiarity dealing with heavy equipment, industrial HVAC, ductwork, piping configurations, or fluid/thermal dynamics.
  • Practical Problem-Solving: A grounded, manufacturing-minded engineering approach. You design with the fabricator and welder in mind, avoiding impractical "on-screen-only" solutions.
  • Employment Stability: A reliable, consistent professional history that showcases a commitment to quality and longevity across past employers.
  • Location Proximity: Permanent residency situated within a dependable 45-minute daily driving radius of the Washington County / Greater Milwaukee area.
Posted 2026-06-18

Recommended Jobs

Generator Technician/Installer

Generac Power Systems, Inc.
Springfield, IL

Benefits Offered: Health insurance. Retirement 401k. Paid time off and holidays. Merit based pay increases. Continued training and development. Come join our dedicated team as an El…

View Details
Posted 2026-05-06

Drive Thru Attendant

Shoneys
Pike County, IL

Job description The Drive-Thru Attendant accurately and efficiently takes orders, prepares and packages items for delivery to the drive- thru and carry out customers. The Drive- Thru Attendan…

View Details
Posted 2026-05-27

Certified Restaurant Supervisor

Red Lobster
Chicago, IL

Overview If you've always dreamed of playing a critical leadership role in a restaurant, you can make it happen at Red Lobster. As a Certified Restaurant Supervisor (CRS), you will be responsib…

View Details
Posted 2026-02-11

HVAC Replacment Inside Sales Specialist

AllTech Services
Sterling, IL

Turn Technician Opportunities Into Same-Day Revenue VOTED BEST CONTRACTOR TO WORK FOR IN THE EASTERN REGION – HVAC & Plumbing Magazine VOTED BEST WORKPLACE IN VIRGINIA BY INC. 5000 THIS IS NO…

View Details
Posted 2026-06-10

Automation Project Manager

Mandarich Law Group, LLP
Chicago, IL

Mandarich Law Group, LLP is seeking an experienced Automation Project Manager to lead the delivery and management of automation projects within our Automation Program Portfolio. This role will collab…

View Details
Posted 2026-01-14

Guest Service Representative - Substitute

Tricoci University
Chicago, IL

Become a Substitute Guest Service Representative at Tricoci University! About Tricoci University: Tricoci University of Beauty Culture is dedicated to fostering excellence in beauty education an…

View Details
Posted 2026-02-04

HVAC Installer

Hoveln Heating and Cooling, Inc.
Thomasboro, IL

Job Description Job Description HVAC Installer Pay: $24.00 to $38.00 per hour, (Based on Experience) plus Quarterly Performance Bonuses Position Overview: Residential retrofit / changeou…

View Details
Posted 2026-05-29

Residential Plumber

Duane Blanton Plumbing, Sewer, Heating & Cooling
Round Lake, IL

Are you ready for a fulfilling career as a residential Plumbing Technician with Duane Blanton Plumbing, Sewer, Heating & Cooling? Duane Blanton Services is seeking dedicated individuals to join our e…

View Details
Posted 2026-05-10

CNC Machinist

All World Machinery Supply Inc
Roscoe, IL

Job Description Job Description Join All World Machinery Supply. as a Full-Time CNC Machinist and be part of an innovative team that prioritizes efficiency and supports your professional growth. …

View Details
Posted 2026-03-23

SERVER LEAD (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Unidine
Geneva, IL

Job Description Job Description     Unidine is hiring immediately for full time and part time SERVER LEAD positions. Location : GreenFields of Geneva - 0N801 Friendship Way, Geneva, IL 60…

View Details
Posted 2026-03-26