Design Engineer – Mechanical, Electrical

Jobtailor; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Decatur, IL seeks a Lead Mechanical/Electrical Integration Engineer to drive vehicle system integration from concept through production. You will lead electrical installation projects with a strong mechanical focus, design components, harness routing, enclosures, and installation schemes.

The role requires hands-on experience with vehicle systems, cross-functional collaboration, and a track record of delivering projects on time and within cost and quality targets.

Qualifications

• Background in mechanical, electrical, or integrated systems design.
• Hands-on vehicle systems integration experience including routing and packaging.
• Proven ability to lead multiple engineering projects from concept to production.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Strong cross-functional communication across disciplines.
• Experience with Creo, Vis View, and Teamcenter.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and design-for-assembly.
• Ability to deliver integrated systems from concept through production.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical installation projects with a mechanical focus across the full product lifecycle, from early concept through production.
• Lead the mechanical design and integration of electrical systems within complex vehicle platforms.
• Design and develop components, brackets, harness routing paths, enclosures, and installation schemes.
• Own cost, quality, validation, and schedule for assigned projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, suppliers, and product support.
• Ensure manufacturability, serviceability, lifecycle efficiency, and installation repeatability.
• Assist supply specialists and buyers with supplier development and performance improvement.
• Lead and participate in design reviews for conformance to design standards and best practices.
• Organize, coordinate, and execute prototype builds, testing, and analysis.

Skills

Vehicle Systems Integration

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Creo

Teamcenter

Design-for-assembly

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Creo

Vis View

Teamcenter

Job description

• Lead electrical installation projects with a strong mechanical focus across the full product lifecycle, from early concept through production
• Lead the mechanical design and integration of electrical systems within complex vehicle platforms
• Design and develop components, brackets, harness routing paths, enclosures, and installation schemes
• Own cost, quality, validation, and schedule for assigned projects
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical system, manufacturing, supplier, purchasing, product development, value chain, commercial, and product support teams
• Ensure manufacturability, serviceability, lifecycle efficiency, assembly feasibility, tolerance stack-up, and installation repeatability
• Assist supply specialists and buyers with supplier development and performance improvement
• Lead and participate in design reviews for conformance to electrical and mechanical design standards and best practices
• Organize, coordinate, and execute prototype builds, testing, and analysis, including fit, form, function, and durability assessments

Requirements

• Background in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or integrated systems design
• Hands-on experience with vehicle systems integration, including routing, packaging, structural interfaces, and installation design
• Proven ability to lead multiple engineering projects from concept through production in a cross-functional environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related accredited engineering discipline
• Ability to identify root causes and develop effective technical solutions across electrical and mechanical domains
• Capability to clearly convey technical concepts across disciplines and organizational levels
• Proven ability to manage concurrent projects and make effective tradeoff decisions
• Strong understanding of mechanical and/or electrical systems and how they interact within complex products
• Experience with Creo, Vis View, and Teamcenter
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, installation methods, and design-for-assembly principles
• Ability to design, develop, and deliver integrated systems from concept through production
• Visa Sponsorship: Not Offered
• Successful completion of a drug screen required for employment

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading electrical installation projects with a mechanical focus, ensuring manufacturability and serviceability throughout the product lifecycle. Proficient in managing cross-functional teams and delivering integrated systems from concept through production.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Vehicle Systems Integration
• Project Management
• Creo

Hard Skills

• Electrical Systems Design
• Mechanical Design
• Component Development
• Installation Design
• Root Cause Analysis
• Design-for-Assembly Principles
• Prototype Testing
• Durability Assessment
• Cost Management
• Quality Assurance

Soft Skills

• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Technical Communication
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making
• Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Industry Keywords

• Manufacturing Processes
• Installation Methods
• Design Standards
• Electrical and Mechanical Integration
• Lifecycle Efficiency

Tools & Technologies

• Creo
• Vis View
• Teamcenter