About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role Overview

Confidential Client (via Careertakes) is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the design, development, testing, and continuous improvement of mechanical products and systems. This is an onsite, full-time role based in Chillicothe, IL. The position will work at a customer engineering and manufacturing facility and offers a full benefits package and professional growth opportunities.

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What You’ll Do

• Develop and maintain 3D CAD models and engineering drawings; create and update engineering documentation and product structures.
• Research, design, develop, manufacture, and test mechanical tools, machines, engines, and related devices.
• Review customer specifications, proposals, and manuals to assess feasibility, time, and cost.
• Investigate equipment, product, and component failures; perform root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions.
• Support prototype, pilot, and production builds and collaborate closely with manufacturing, validation, and operations teams.
• Develop and evaluate design concepts for fabricated structures, mounting systems, castings, machined parts, tube and hose routings, and related mechanical systems.
• Participate in continuous product improvement, quality improvement, and cost reduction initiatives.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience with mechanical design, product development, and engineering problem-solving.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD modeling and engineering drawing creation (Creo preferred).
• Experience analyzing product/component failures and conducting root cause analysis.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering specifications, drawings, and test results.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills when working with engineering, manufacturing, and validation teams.
• Ability and willingness to support hands-on prototype and production builds.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

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Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Experience in a production or manufacturing environment working with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with fabrication, assembly, or manufacturing operations.
• Database management experience.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $70,000 - $95,000 per year (commensurate with experience).
• Full benefits package including:
  • Health, dental, and supplemental vision insurance
  • Telehealth (Teladoc) access
  • Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability
  • Short-term disability
  • Retirement savings (Traditional & Roth 401k)
  • HSA / FSA options
  • Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, bereavement leave
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Bonus plan (exempt employees where applicable)
  • Education assistance

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Location & Eligibility

• Work location: Onsite in Chillicothe, IL (61523) at a customer engineering/manufacturing facility.
• Employment type: Full-time.
• Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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