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Principal Mechanical Engineer

Westchester, IL, US💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-31 → 2026-09-25

Core

Lead mechanical engineering expertise and technical support across multiple facilities to meet manufacturing, quality, safety, reliability, and cost goals.

Role type

Principal Mechanical Engineer (Utilities and Process Equipment SME)

Builds

Mechanical design of utilities and process equipment, systems, troubleshooting, and optimization

Domain

Food & Beverage manufacturing / Mechanical Engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

mechanical engineering design, bulk solids material handling, conveyor systems, liquid/slurry material movement, high inertia rotating equipment, boilers, air compressors, cogeneration systems, tanks, silos, pressure vessels, strength of materials, machine design, fluid mechanics, materials of construction, equipment sizing, failure analysis, project evaluation, multi-disciplinary team leadership, knowledge management, engineering standards development

Preferred skills

multi-site or global experience, extensive plant manufacturing experience

Technologies

mechanical design tools, knowledge management systems

Responsibilities

Conduct engineering studies and develop mechanical system specifications; evaluate and review equipment designs for compliance; lead multi-disciplinary teams to solve complex mechanical problems; author and disseminate engineering standards; mentor early-career engineers; drive EHSSQ compliance and best-in-class technology adoption

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership

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