Mechanical Design Engineer

Frey Consulting Group; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Company paid life insurance

Disability insurance

401k (retirement plan)

Paid time off (PTO)

Health Savings Account programs

Job summary

Productive Resources is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our engineering team in Alton, IL, supporting design and manufacturing of custom truck equipment. You will work with sales, engineering, and shop teams to develop vehicle upfit solutions that meet customer requirements while ensuring manufacturability, quality, and performance.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in mechanical or manufacturing engineering, hands-on experience with 3D CAD, and a collaborative, shop-floor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience designing fabricated metal products, truck equipment, heavy equipment, trailers, or similar industrial products.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo, or AutoCAD.
• Experience creating fabrication drawings, weldments, assemblies, and Bills of Materials.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including welding, machining, fabrication, and assembly.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with Sales, Engineering, and Production teams.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Design custom truck body systems and equipment using 3D CAD software.
• Develop detailed manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Collaborate with the Sales team to evaluate customer requirements and develop practical design solutions.
• Provide engineering support to the fabrication and production teams throughout the build process.
• Assist with troubleshooting manufacturing issues and implement design improvements to enhance quality and efficiency.
• Review project specifications and ensure designs comply with customer requirements, industry standards, and safety regulations.
• Coordinate with purchasing to identify materials and components required for production.
• Support prototype development, testing, and implementation of new products and custom applications.
• Participate in design reviews and communicate project status with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain engineering documentation and revise drawings as product improvements are implemented.

Skills

3D CAD

Engineering drawings

Communication

Manufacturing processes

Team collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or related

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Creo

AutoCAD

Job description

Productive Resources (www.productiveresources.com) is seeking a candidate to be part of our engineering team at ourcustomer's facility in Alton, IL. As a member of our team, the selected candidate will be a Mechanical Design Engineer joining our engineering team and supporting the design and manufacturing of custom truck equipment. This role will work closelywith the sales, engineering, and shop teams to develop innovative vehicle upfit solutions that meet customer requirementswhile ensuring manufacturability, quality, and performance. The ideal candidate enjoys taking projects from concept throughproduction and thrives in a collaborative, hands-on manufacturing environment.

This is a full-time position that is indefinite in duration with the opportunity of professional growth, and additionalopportunities within our organization.

Duties:

• Design custom truck body systems and equipment using 3D CAD software.
• Develop detailed manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Collaborate with the sales team to evaluate customer requirements and develop practical design solutions.
• Provide engineering support to the fabrication and production teams throughout the build process.
• Assist with troubleshooting manufacturing issues and implement design improvements to enhance quality andefficiency.
• Review project specifications and ensure designs comply with customer requirements, industry standards, and safetyregulations.
• Coordinate with purchasing to identify materials and components required for production.
• Support prototype development, testing, and implementation of new products and custom applications.
• Participate in design reviews and communicate project status with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain engineering documentation and revise drawings as product improvements are implemented.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience designing fabricated metal products, truck equipment, heavy equipment, trailers, or similar industrialproducts.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo, or AutoCAD.
• Experience creating fabrication drawings, weldments, assemblies, and Bills of Materials.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including welding, machining, fabrication, and assembly.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with sales, engineering, and productionteams.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred:

• Experience with truck body design, vocational vehicles, utility equipment, or custom vehicle upfitting.
• Knowledge of chassis integration for manufacturers such as Ford, Chevrolet, Ram, Freightliner, or International.
• Familiarity with hydraulic systems, electrical components, or mechanical assemblies used in utility and servicevehicles.
• Experience working in a made-to-order or engineer-to-order manufacturing environment.

As a condition of employment consideration, Productive Resources conducts pre-employment screening, including abackground check and drug test. In addition, an employment candidate is required to provide proof of identity and legalauthority 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. Ourexpertise is project-based product development and manufacturing engineering support. Our primary focus industries are offhighway equipment including agricultural, construction, defense, mining, recreational, industrial, and specialty machines.

We lead with our reputation for quality, teamwork, and innovative solutions. We invest in our people, providing resources andopportunities for ongoing development. Our workplace fosters innovation, prioritizes the well-being of our team, andencourages creativity. Our diverse experience and client base will challenge your technical skills and provide greateropportunities for growth.

• Group Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance available
• Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Insurance available
• Long-Term Disability
• Short-term Disability
• Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
• Flexible Spending Plans for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Account (HSA) Programs available
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health Care Support Program complimentary health advocacy program provides 24/7 assistance.