Project Engineer II - Vehicle Systems & Integration

Elgin Sweeper Co Corp Dela; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus potential

Insurance (life, medical, dental, vis

401(k) with matching contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Elgin Sweeper Company in Elgin, IL is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to design and integrate vehicle systems for commercial chassis. You will lead structural and mechanical design, apply cost-saving methods, and coordinate with suppliers to resolve issues.

This on-site role requires a Bachelor's in engineering and 3+ years of related experience. You will manage projects, track costs and risks, and support testing and validation across safety and regulatory standards, while

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project, product design, vehicle integration, or systems engineering experience.
• Experience in mobile machinery, heavy equipment, commercial vehicles, or specialty equipment preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate structures, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, electrical systems, and controls onto commercial vehicle chassis.
• Design structural components, welded fabrications, mechanisms, and mechanical assemblies.
• Apply DFM, DFA, design for serviceability, and cost-reduction principles to improve product quality, assembly efficiency, reliability, and lifecycle value.
• Collaborate with suppliers and external partners to support component development, sourcing, and issue resolution.
• Prepare project status reports, risk assessments, and executive summaries while communicating progress to stakeholders and leadership.
• Track and control project cost, schedule, and risk to ensure successful program execution.
• Support vehicle testing and validation activities, including performance, durability, safety, and compliance evaluations.
• Perform engineering changes, configuration control, product documentation, and release activities.

Skills

Structural design

DFM/DFA

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

3D CAD

PLM systems

Job description

Elgin Sweeper Company in Elgin, IL is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to design and integrate vehicle systems for commercial chassis. You will lead structural and mechanical design, apply cost-saving methods, and coordinate with suppliers to resolve issues.

This on-site role requires a Bachelor's in engineering and 3+ years of related experience. You will manage projects, track costs and risks, and support testing and validation across safety and regulatory standards, while