Product Development/Design Engineer

Harvey Nash; Pontiac (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Client seeks a Dev/Research Engineer 2 in Pontiac, IL for a 12-month assignment. The role blends hands-on lab work with desk-bound analysis to research and develop mechanical devices, analyze designs, and coordinate test plans. Strong CAD skills and attention to detail are essential.

The position involves collaboration with suppliers, internal teams, and test personnel to drive product development, FMEA, and DVP&R activities while ensuring high-quality engineering outputs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 2-4 years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, develop, manufacture, and test tools, engines, machines and other mechanical devices.
• Coordinate and conduct measurement, assembly and test planning.
• Disassemble injectors, inspect components, and compare results to pre-test conditions.
• Update engineering drawings and coordinate production releases.

Skills

Structured problem-solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

3D modeling

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Teamcenter

PRWB

Creo

Job description

Dev/Research Engineer 2 - (112973-1), Pontiac, IL, 12 months

Job Description

Summary: The main function of a research engineer is to research and investigate the design, functionality and maintenance of mechanical products, equipment, systems and processes. A typical research engineer has the ability to make engineering drawings, and read and interpret blueprints.

Job Responsibilities

• - Research, design, develop, manufacture, and test tools, engines, machines and other mechanical devices.
• - Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals to determine time and cost feasibility to complete projects.
• - Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and make recommendation to maintenance crew.
• - Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products using tools, equipment or software.

Skills

• - Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem solving ability.
• - Team player and detail oriented.
• - Ability to make sketches, engineering drawings and common computations.
• - Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawing, schematics and computer-generated reports.
• - Previous experience with computer applications and software related to engineering field, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD).

Education/Experience

• - Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• - 2-4 years experience required.

Position’s Contributions to Work Group

• - Product Development (NPI)
• - Creo modeling
• - Print detailing
• - FMEA
• - DVP&R
• - APQP
• - Analysis coordination
• - Supplier CPPD
• - Tolerance stack-up, o-ring calculations, bolted joint analysis

Reason/motivation for request

• - Backfill

Why Client?

“Whether it be ground-breaking products, best in class solutions or a lifelong career, you can build what matters to you at Client. With 150 locations in countries around the world, what you create at Client travels and helps people around the world. You can collaborate with the best minds in the industry, complete meaningful work and continuously grow and develop through our various opportunities. Here, you can do the work that matters.”

Why this Role?

• - Strong mix of hands-on in the lab and computer / desk work – significant variety
• - Fast-paced, team environment
• - Technical work and variety of skills to be developed
• - High visibility project – new injector product for new Client engine platform

Typical task breakdown

• - Design, product development, and problem-solving meetings with suppliers, internal manufacturing, assembly and test teams
• - Coordinate and conduct measurement, assembly and test planning
• - Disassemble injectors, inspect, measure components after test, and compare results to pre-test condition
• - Update engineering technical drawings and coordinate production releasing
• - Provide routine progress updates to senior management

Interaction with team

• - Daily in-person and virtual interactions with complete team

Team Structure

• - Five engineers and one test technician report to work director/manager

Work environment

• - Desk location in office (40-50%)
• - Test lab & factory (50-60%)

Education & Experience Required

• - Years of experience: 2-4 years
• - Degree requirement: BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar field
• - Do you accept internships as job experience: Yes, if in a technical field and at least 3 months in duration
• - Are there past or additional job titles or roles that would provide comparable background to this role: N/A

Top 3 Skills

• - Structured problem-solving experience / familiarity (8D or similar)
• - Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
• - Close attention to detail, curious, drives to physics-based understanding of the ‘why’ for root cause(s) of issues and component observations

Additional Technical Skills

(Required)

• - 3D modeling and engineering drawing detailing experience

(Desired)

• - Comfortable working with hand tools, lab equipment (microscope, measurement equipment)
• - Familiar with Design FMEA, validation planning and reporting (DVP&R)
• - Experience with Client engineering systems is a plus (Teamcenter, PRWB, Creo)

Soft Skills

(Required)

• - Close attention to detail
• - Organization
• - Analytical thinking
• - Effective communication of technical information – written & verbal
• - Managing multiple priorities

Travel Requirement – None

Export Control Requirements – Yes