Mechanical Engineer 3

Cullerton Group has a new opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer 3 in Decatur, IL. The work will be done onsite. This is a long term contract. It can lead to permanent employment with our customer. Compensation is $87,000/yr + OT including benefits, vision, dental, health insurance, 401K and holiday pay. Cullerton Group will provide sponsorship.

• Research and develop design, process, manufacture, test/validation of components, systems, sub-systems, and complex systems related to Engine and Cooling Installation team.
• Research and analyze current/conceptual designs/proposals w.r.t specifications/requirements, conduct time and cost feasibility and provide recommendations and complete projects.
• Investigate equipment failures, assembly concerns and difficulties, diagnose/troubleshoot faulty operations, and make recommendation.
• Develop conceptual designs by applying design principles to meet requirements.
• Review final designs within/outside team for further development, analysis, testing and evaluate on machine products using tools, equipment, or software.
• Ability to create design concepts for complex engineering systems. (Tube/hose routings, simple and complex fabricated steel structures, mounting systems and non-metallic components).
• Adhere to APQP process for design and collaborate with supplier to meeting print requirements.
• Conduct timely design/quality gate reviews as well as lead issue management.

Education & Experience Required:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in engineering required.
• 5-7 years of progressive experience required.

Technical Skills

(Required)

• Knowledge and experience with problem solving analysis – determining root cause, trouble shoot, concept generation, etc.
• Product development experience including Product design, validation test and/or simulation.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross functional teams and deliver proven, high-quality, cost-effective designs within committed timelines.
• Mechanical aptitude with ability to develop product concepts

(Desired)

• Experience in Engine Installation and Cooling systems (EIC) design/develop.
• Experience in working with assembly/manufacturing/first responder/troubleshoot systems and subsystems on products.
• Prior Caterpillar experience.
• Experience with Creo software, 3D Visualization, Teamcenter.