About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, engineering services for off‑highway equipment and heavy machinery development.

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

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Overview

Confidential Client is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support product development, validation, and manufacturing for heavy equipment and powertrain systems. This is an on-site, full-time role located in East Peoria, IL at a customer manufacturing/engineering facility. The role supports diesel and natural gas engines, axles, drives, gears, torque converters, cast and machined components, and other off‑highway equipment systems.

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What You’ll Do

• Participate in the design, development, and validation of mechanical systems and components for heavy equipment and powertrain applications.
• Support product development, product health, cost‑reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Research and analyze engineering requirements, test data, and field issues to develop effective corrective and preventive solutions.
• Investigate product, component, and system failures; perform root cause analysis and define corrective actions.
• Support prototype, pilot, and production builds in close collaboration with manufacturing and operations teams.
• Collaborate with validation engineers to plan and execute testing and ensure robust product performance.
• Develop and evaluate design concepts for structures, mounting systems, castings, machined components, tube and hose routings, and other mechanical systems.
• Support APQP activities and work with suppliers to ensure manufacturability and product quality.
• Create and revise engineering documentation, 3‑D models, drawings, and product structures using CAD and other engineering tools.
• Troubleshoot production issues on the factory floor and implement corrective actions with operations and quality teams.
• Travel to supplier or customer locations as needed (up to ~10%).

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Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Exposure to manufacturing, operations, parts logistics, quality, or engineering technology.
• Strong mechanical aptitude demonstrated via work experience, projects, or relevant hobbies.
• Solid problem‑solving ability and attention to detail.
• Self‑starter with good verbal and written communication skills; able to thrive in cross‑functional teams.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.

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Desired Experience

• Experience working in a production environment with cross‑functional teams (Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Validation).
• Hands‑on experience with manufacturing, fabrication, or assembly operations.
• Familiarity with database management or product data systems.
• CAD / 3‑D modeling experience and familiarity with engineering documentation practices.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $70,000 – $95,000 per year (commensurate with experience).
• Full benefit package including:
  • Health and dental insurance
  • Teladoc / virtual care
  • Supplemental vision insurance
  • Company‑paid life insurance
  • Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage
  • Retirement savings plans (Traditional & Roth 401(k))
  • Flexible spending / HSA options
  • Bonus plan (exempt employees where applicable)
  • Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, bereavement leave
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and education assistance

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Location & Work Type

• Worksite: Onsite at a customer engineering and manufacturing facility in East Peoria, IL.
• Employment type: Full‑time.
• Travel: Up to ~10% (supplier or customer locations) depending on project needs.

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Additional Information

• Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
• Confidential Client and Careertakes are committed to a safe, inclusive, and non‑discriminatory hiring process.

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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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