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.
