Mechanical Engineer 3

Mechanical Engineer 3

Mossville, IL

Summary:

The main function of a mechanical engineer is to research and investigate the design, functionality and maintenance of mechanical products, equipment, systems and processes. A typical mechanical 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).

Typical task breakdown:

-             Engineering releasing and change management support

-             Engine design auditing

-             Engineering 3D Model creation and management

Interaction with team:

-             Individual engineers will direct the resource’s work. Will work closely with individual engineers.

Work environment:

-             Office environment

Education & Experience Required:

-             5-7 years of experience in the field

-             Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred)

Technical Skills

(Required)

-             Caterpillar Engineering Tools (Teamcenter, Lifecycle management, and CAT Engineering Data System)

-             Experience with diesel engines

(Desired)

-             Understanding of New Product Introduction (NPI) Process

-             Understanding of Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) Process

Soft Skills

-             Ability to prioritize and balance workload

-             Ability to articulate and summarize engineering

-             Communicate effectively (verbal and written)