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 powertrain systems.

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

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Position Overview

Confidential Client is seeking a Quality/Test Engineer to support quality, validation, testing, reliability, and continuous‑improvement activities for engines, powertrain systems, cast components, and off‑highway construction and mining equipment. This is a full‑time, onsite role based in East Peoria, IL. Entry‑level through experienced candidates will be considered.

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What You’ll Do

• Support quality, validation, and testing activities for engine, powertrain, and off‑highway equipment programs.
• Develop and execute test plans, test procedures, and validation activities.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret test data to evaluate product performance, reliability, and durability.
• Investigate product, component, and system failures and perform root cause analysis.
• Support prototype, pilot, and production build activities.
• Work with engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams to resolve quality concerns.
• Support APQP activities, FMEA development, and product validation processes.
• Participate in product improvement, cost reduction, and product health initiatives.
• Support reliability, durability, and performance testing activities.
• Create and maintain test documentation, reports, and quality records.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support factory operations through troubleshooting and quality improvement activities.
• Travel to supplier or customer sites as required (typically up to ~10%).

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What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Entry‑level through experienced candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and commitments.
• Ability to thrive in a team environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel (typically <10%).
• Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

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Desired / Preferred Experience

• Experience with APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning).
• Experience with FMEA, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes.
• Experience in validation, testing, reliability, or quality engineering.
• Experience with data collection and test data analysis.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations and production environments.
• Familiarity with quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
• Exposure to engines, powertrain systems, off‑road equipment, heavy machinery, or industrial products.
• Experience working with suppliers and cross‑functional teams.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $70,000 - $95,000 per year (commensurate with experience).
• Full benefits package including:
  • Health and dental insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Telehealth (Teladoc)
  • Vision insurance
  • Company paid / supplemental life insurance
  • Company paid long‑term disability; supplemental short‑term disability
  • Retirement savings (Traditional & Roth 401k)
  • Flexible spending (dependent care)
  • Bonus plan (exempt employees only)
  • Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
  • Bereavement leave, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Education assistance

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Additional Details

• Employment Type: Full‑time
• Location: East Peoria, IL (onsite at customer engineering/manufacturing facilities)
• Travel: Up to ~10% (to supplier/customer sites as needed)
• Visa sponsorship: Not available

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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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