Product Design Engineer II — Innovate & Improve Systems

ASTEC; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Astec is seeking an engineering professional to execute product design and development projects by applying a broad set of research methods and established techniques. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams on CAD models, drawings, and material choices to meet specifications.

The role emphasizes manufacturability, cost targets, and robust design, with strong communication and leadership to drive change in fast-paced production environments.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering (or related field) or equivalent.
• 2+ years of engineering experience required.
• Ability to build positive, collaborative relationships with customers, vendors, coworkers and management.
• Capable of taking on complex engineering projects while balancing management duties.
• Proven ability to influence, lead teams, and drive change.
• Strong written and verbal communication; detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and execute Product Design and Development processes to meet definitions and specifications.
• Participate in product design meetings covering specifications, material selection, 3D CAD, and 2D drawings.
• Collaborate on cross-functional project teams from concept through testing and production.
• Conduct design for manufacture assessments to ensure lean manufacturing, cost, and performance targets.
• Develop design concepts to meet cost objectives; interface with vendors to approve components.
• Maintain design history and proper engineering document control processes.
• Work toward common design standards to aid manufacturing standardization.
• Prepare and present findings; generate design analysis reports for future reference.
• Respond promptly to Root Cause Analysis and Corrective actions related to design or warranty issues.
• Assist peers to meet total project deadlines; promote a safe, healthy work environment.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Design for manufacture

3D CAD modeling

Lean manufacturing

Vendor collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

AutoCAD

Inventor

Nastran In-CAD

3DS Max

AutoCAD Electrical

Dynamics AX

Job description

Astec is seeking an engineering professional to execute product design and development projects by applying a broad set of research methods and established techniques. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams on CAD models, drawings, and material choices to meet specifications.

The role emphasizes manufacturability, cost targets, and robust design, with strong communication and leadership to drive change in fast-paced production environments.