Mechanical Design Engineer
Diversified Services Network, Inc.
East Peoria, IL
Diversified Services Network, Inc. (DSN) is seeking a full-time Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team in East Peoria, IL! We offer full benefits, PTO, 401k, and more! If you're looking to grow your technical career within an extremely reputable, stable Fortune 500 company - let's talk!
This role is an Axle Housing Design Engineer in the Drivetrain Castings Component Team. Tasks will be directed by a Senior Engineer on the team and include concept modeling, stress & life analysis, assessing part nonconformance risk, amongst others.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support Senior Engineer by completing design tasks.
- Potential for additional responsibility depending on experience and demonstrated success in the role.
- Develop and modify mechanical designs using Creo, ensuring accuracy and adherence to engineering standards.
- Apply basic geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) principles to support design intent and manufacturability.
- Collaborate with engineers, suppliers, and internal partners to support design development and resolve technical issues.
- Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback to improve product quality and performance.
- Support analysis activities, including FEA using Creo Simulate, to validate design integrity (as applicable).
- Assist in the design and development of steel or iron cast components, considering manufacturing processes and constraints.
- Contribute to APQP activities to support product quality and successful production launches.
- Perform hands-on troubleshooting and provide practical engineering support during prototyping and testing phases.
- Manage individual tasks and deliverables to meet project timelines and deadlines.
- Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on project goals and technical requirements.
- Demonstrate initiative by proactively identifying opportunities for design improvements and process enhancements.
Requirements
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering AND 2-4 years’ of relevant work experience
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Proficient in Creo
- Understands basic geometric tolerancing
- Proficient in Creo Simulate FEA
- Experience in steel or iron casting design
- APQP knowledge
- Practical / hands-on experience
- Strong mechanical aptitude
SOFT SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Strong initiative
- Effective verbal & written communicator
- Can manage individual tasks to meet deadlines
- Open to input & feedback from others
- Works well with other engineers, suppliers, and internal process partners
- Eagerness to learn new things
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid Holidays
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About the Company
Diversified Services Network, Inc.
Founded in 1989, Diversified Services Network, Inc. (DSN) provides IT, engineering, and enterprise solutions to Fortune 500 companies and state/federal government agencies, particularly those in industrial manufacturing, insurance and human services. DSN is a certified Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) by both the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WNENC) and the State of Illinois, as well as a certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE).