Mechanical
Engineer 3
East Peoria, IL 61630 (Hybrid
- 3-days minimum in the office per week)
24 months
Core
hours are 8 AM – 4 PM but some flexibility around that
Job Description
Summary:
The
main function of a mechanical engineer is to research and investigate the
design, functionality and maintenance of mechanical products, equipment,
systems and processes. A typical mechanical engineer has the ability to make
engineering drawings, and read and interpret blueprints.
Job Responsibilities:
• Research, design, develop, manufacture, and test tools, engines, machines
and other mechanical devices.
• Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals to
determine time and cost feasibility to complete projects.
• Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation
and make recommendation to maintenance crew.
• Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products using tools,
equipment or software.
Skills:
• Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and
problem-solving ability.
• Team player and detail oriented.
• Ability to make sketches, engineering drawings and common computations.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawing, schematics and
computer-generated reports.
• Previous experience with computer applications and software related to
engineering field, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD).
Education/Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 5-7 year’s experience required.
Position’s Contributions to Work Group:
- The Drivetrain Component Team has design responsibility
for parts used across Client machines. This role is an Axle Housing
Design Engineer in the Drivetrain Castings Component Team. Tasks will be
directed by a Senior Engineer on the team and include concept modeling, stress
& life analysis, assessing part nonconformance risk, amongst others.
- Support Senior Engineer by completing design tasks.
- Potential for additional responsibility depending on
experience and demonstrated success in the role.
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.”
Why this Role?
- Client is expanding and improving its product line
which requires extensive redesign. The role offers a combination of
specialized detailed design but experience across many of Client’s machines.
These components are foundational to the success of the machine.
Typical task breakdown:
- Concept design and part modeling using Creo.
- Stress & life analysis
Interaction with team:
- Works closely with Senior Axle Housing Desing Engineer
- Interacts with suppliers, supplier development engineers,
and internal Client process partners (Quality, Operations, etc.)
Work environment:
- Will be located with the core design team in an office
adjacent to a machining and assembly facility. Will sit in a cubical with
other engineers from the team.
- Very experienced and welcoming team.
- Interact regularly with global team members.
Education & Experience Required:
- BS in Mechanical Engineering
- Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience
Technical Skills
(Required)
- Proficient in Creo
- Understands basic geometric tolerancing
(Desired)
- Proficient in Creo Simulate FEA
- Experience in steel or iron casting design
- Practical / hands-on experience
- Strong mechanical aptitude
Soft Skills
(Required)
- Strong initiative
- Effective verbal & written communicator
- Can manage individual tasks to meet deadlines
- Open to input & feedback from others
- Works well with other engineers, suppliers, and internal
process partners
(Desired)
- Eagerness to learn new things
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