Senior Design Engineer & Project Lead

Waterblast; Streator (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus potential

Insurance (life, medical, dental, Vis​

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

401(k) with matching contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Smoke-free workplace

Job summary

Federal Signal Corporation is seeking an experienced engineer to design and redesign products, perform analyses, and develop specifications. The role involves close collaboration with vendors, field service, and cross-functional teams to ensure reliability and cost targets.

Responsibilities include prototype fabrication, feasibility studies, and developing detailed design documents while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of design/engineering experience.
• Broad application of engineering principles across disciplines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to understand customer requirements and deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Develops layout concepts, parameters and designs for new and existing products.
• Performs analyses to ensure product performance and reliability.
• Conducts feasibility studies and prepares preliminary cost estimates.
• Generates detail specifications for components and replacements.
• Works with vendors to develop component specifications.
• Fabricates mockups and prototypes of new products.
• Supports field service to resolve warranty and performance issues.
• Develops engineering specifications for materials or processes.

Skills

5 years design/engineering

Verbal and written communication

Fundamental engineering principles

Cross-functional collaboration

Understanding customer requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Federal Signal Corporation is seeking an experienced engineer to design and redesign products, perform analyses, and develop specifications. The role involves close collaboration with vendors, field service, and cross-functional teams to ensure reliability and cost targets.

Responsibilities include prototype fabrication, feasibility studies, and developing detailed design documents while maintaining quality and safety standards.