Mechanical
Engineer 1
Decatur, IL (onsite)
24 months contract
Job Description
Client is seeking a hands-on
Mechanical Engineer to join its Factory Quality team supporting the assembly of
ultra-class mining trucks. This role serves as a first responder to assembly
line issues, acting as a liaison between factory operations and design
engineering teams. The ideal candidate will be proactive, technically skilled,
and comfortable working both on the factory floor and in an office environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve
as the first point of contact for assembly line issues (e.g., part
fitment, design deviations)
- Conduct
root cause analysis and propose immediate and long-term corrective actions
(ICAs/PCAs)
- Interpret
engineering drawings and 3D models to identify and resolve design
discrepancies
- Collaborate
with design engineers to implement solutions and improve product quality
- Write
and manage deviations when builds differ from standard prints
- Support
continuous improvement initiatives across multiple assembly lines
- Balance
time between factory floor troubleshooting (~50%) and office-based
analysis/documentation (~50%)
Assembly Line Scope:
- Primary
focus on the main chassis assembly line (~80% of time)
- Occasional
support for sub-assembly areas (e.g., radiator packages)
- Work
involves partially assembling large mining truck chassis within shipping
constraints
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s
degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering (Master’s acceptable;
PhD not suitable)
- Strong
communication skills to interact with cross-functional teams (factory
staff, design engineers, supervisors)
- Self-motivated
with a proactive approach to problem-solving
- Hands-on
experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment
- Ability
to read and interpret engineering drawings and 3D models
Preferred Skills:
- Familiarity
with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
- Experience
with TeamCenter and VISVIEW (not mandatory)
- Exposure
to project-based work such as Formula SAE or similar hands-on engineering
projects
Position’s
Contributions to Work Group:
- Primary responsibilities include maintaining close interaction with the LMT
assembly areas to communicate engineering issues created during
manufacturing/assembly processes. This position is responsible for
communicating engineering issues created during
manufacturing/fabrication/assembly processes to the responsible Engineering
Team primarily in the form of Assembly Quality Events (AQE), Built In Quality
(BIQ) issues and projects, and Continuous Improvement (CI) cards and is
accountable for their successful resolution by collaborating with Operations,
Manufacturing, and Quality teams. The First Responder is also responsible for
machine-level prints (paint and lube, General arrangement prints, Test
instructions, etc.) and bill of material (BOM) updates, virtual print,
attending shop floor voice of customer (VOC) meetings, and supporting prototype
and pilot machine builds that are part of a New Product Introduction (NPI).
Will be responsible for creating and getting authorization for deviations
implemented to resolve design issues. Will occasionally perform pre delivery
audits (PDA) of finished assemblies which includes marking the issues found,
working with the operators to immediately fix the issues, performing static
torque checks, and documenting by compiling a report with part numbers and
model snapshots.
Why Client? “Whether it be ground-breaking products, best in class solutions or
a lifelong career, you can build what matters to you at Client. With 150
locations in countries around the world, what you create at Client travels and
helps people around the world. You can collaborate with the best minds in the
industry, complete meaningful work and continuously grow and develop through
our various opportunities. Here, you can do the work that matters.”
Typical task breakdown:
- Candidate will be responding to issues on the shop floor. Most time is spent
addressing AQE’s that are assigned to engineering and responding to any
questions/issues directly from the shop (section managers, auditors,
assemblers, and the manufacturing, quality, and supplier quality engineers).
Will communicate and collaborate often with the design teams through email and
Teams chat/calls/meetings to resolve design issues. Time spent on shop floor
and desk varies depending on need. Will partake in weekly AQE, BIQ, and
warranty review meetings. Core hours are 7:00-3:30 with some flexibility.
Rohit Rasakthla
Recruiter
Ph:
(615) 903-9646
