Mechanical-Electrical Design Engineer for Vehicle Systems

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

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.