Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Peoria, Illinois - Full Time

Productive Resources(www.productiveresources.com)is seeking acandidateto be part of our engineering team at our customer's facility in Peoria, IL. As a member of our team, the selected candidate will be aSenior Mechanical Design Engineer with a passion for new product development, problem solving and exceeding expectations.

This is a full-time position that is indefinite in duration with theopportunityof professional growth, and additional opportunities within our organization.

Duties:

Participate in the new product development process, including inception, feasibility, project planning, detailed design, manufacturing, field implementation, testing, product launch, and field problem resolution.

Design new solutions for customer projects.

Modify and improve upon existing designs.

Create 3D models and drawings using SolidWorks.

Participate in brainstorming and concepting sessions.

Work independently and as part of the Automation or Loadout Solutions team.

Write detailed reports.

Requirements:

Minimum of BS in an engineering discipline (Mechanical, Agricultural, etc.) is required, Master's degree in engineering is a plus.

Strong basic Mechanical Engineering skills - good grasp of ME fundamentals (statics, dynamics, machine components, structures, FBD, etc.).

Proficient with a modeling tool specifically in one of the following areas: SolidWorks (), Creo, or Autodesk Tools (AutoCAD, Inventor, etc.).

Ability to think conceptually - need to understand the appropriate level of detail to create in models (CAD, abstract engineering models, engineering spreadsheets, FE models, etc.) in order to solve problems.

Top-Down design techniques in CAD.

Strong mechanical aptitude, creativity, project management, communication, and analytical skills.

MS Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).

Design Tools (SolidWorks, Pro/Engineer, AutoCAD, etc.)

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Mechanical, structural, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic experience.

Previous engineering experience in heavy equipment, automotive, power , or aerospace industries.

Familiar with castings/forgings and weldments.

As a condition of employment consideration, Productive Resources conducts pre-employment screening, including a background check and drug test. In addition, an employment candidate is required to provide proof of and legal authority to work in the United States.

Why work for Productive Resources?

Productive Resources is a full-service engineering firm with over two decades of experience serving leading global clients. Our primary focus is on project-based product development and manufacturing engineering support. Our primary industries of focus are off highway equipment including agricultural, construction, defense, mining, recreational, industrial, and specialty machines.

We lead with our reputation for quality, teamwork, and innovative solutions which keep our clients engaged as a partner in their journey. Our diverse experience and client base will challenge your technical skills and provide greater opportunity for growth.

Our primary delivery center is our Technical Center in Waterloo, IA, as well as numerous customer areas we serve with onsite and remote teams throughout the U.S.

We Offer CompetitiveBenefits:

Health and Dental Insurance

Company Paid Life Insurance

Long-Term

Short-term

Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)

Flexible Spending Plans for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly