Mechanical Design Engineer

Link Technical Talent; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Career progression

Specialist training

Excellent company benefits

Job summary

Link Technical Talent is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer – Manufacturing in Peoria, IL. You will own mechanical design projects, interpret specifications, and develop innovative solutions for custom industrial power equipment from concept through production.

You will collaborate with electrical engineering, project management, manufacturing and sales to deliver engineered-to-order projects and contribute to continuous improvement and best practices within the engineering team.

Qualifications

• Experience designing industrial equipment and heavy mechanical assemblies.
• Ability to interpret customer specifications and develop engineering solutions.
• Collaborate with electrical engineering, project management, manufacturing and sales.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop custom industrial equipment from concept through production
• Produce and review mechanical designs, drawings and engineering documentation
• Work with project management, production, electrical engineering, and sales to ensure project success
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practices across the department

Skills

3D CAD experience

Strong CAD experience

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer – Manufacturing

Peoria, Illinois (Commutable from: East Peoria, Morton, Pekin, Washington, Bartonville, Creve Coeur, Chillicothe, Dunlap, Canton)

$85,000 - $105,000 + Career Progression + Specialist Training + Relocation Assistance + Excellent Company Benefits

Are you a Mechanical Engineer with experience designing industrial equipment, looking to join a market-leading manufacturer where you’ll take ownership of exciting engineering projects while receiving specialist training and progressing into senior or management positions?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected engineering team, designing and developing custom industrial power equipment while working on technically challenging, engineered-to-order projects from concept through production.

This company is a well-established manufacturer of industrial power equipment and engineered systems, supplying critical infrastructure projects across North America. They have built an outstanding reputation for engineering excellence, investing heavily in both their products and people, and are now looking to strengthen their engineering team with a Mechanical Design Engineer.

In this technically diverse role, you will work on mechanical design projects, interpret customer specifications, develop innovative engineering solutions, and collaborate closely with electrical engineering, project management, manufacturing, and sales throughout the entire project lifecycle.

This role would suit a Mechanical Engineer with experience designing industrial equipment, fabricated equipment, or heavy mechanical assemblies who enjoys combining hands‑on engineering with project ownership.

The Role:

• Design and develop custom industrial equipment from concept through production
• Produce and review mechanical designs, drawings and engineering documentation
• Work closely with project management, production, electrical engineering, and sales to ensure successful project execution
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practices across the department

The Person:

• Mechanical Engineer / Mechanical Design Engineer
• Strong 3D CAD experience (SolidWorks, Creo or similar)
• Looking to join a growing manufacturer offering specialist training and long-term career progression

Key Words:

Mechanical Design Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Design Engineer, Project Engineer, Generator Packages, Power Generation, Industrial Equipment, Heavy Equipment, Mechanical Design, Engineered-to-Order, Fabrication, Sheet Metal, Structural Steel, Welded Assemblies, SolidWorks, Creo, Mechanical Systems, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Manufacturing, Engineering Projects, Power Equipment, Peoria, Illinois