Mechanical Engineer 2

Can be a global team - this role will be supporting the local team with about 20 members would be working closly with 2-3 team members. - Interacts with suppliers, supplier development engineers, and internal CAT process partners (Quality, Operations, etc.).

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer 2
Location: East Peoria,IL 61611
Duration: 12 Months
Daily Schedule : Monday Friday, some rare weekend days when there are project specific needs.
Position s Contributions to Work Group:
- Support Senior Engineer by completing design tasks.
- Potential for additional responsibility depending on experience and demonstrated success in the role.
- The worker will be performing entry-level duties and should have a genuine interest in this aspect of the role.
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Reason/motivation for request:
- Backfill
Typical task breakdown:
- Concept design and part modeling using Creo.
- Stress & life analysis
Interaction with team:
- Works closely with Senior Design Engineer
- Interacts with suppliers, supplier development engineers, and internal CAT process partners (Quality, Operations, etc.)
Team Structure
- Can be a global team - this role will be supporting the local team with about 20 members would be working closly with 2-3 team members
- Very experienced and welcoming team.
- Interact regularly with global team members.
Work environment:
- Will be located with the core design team in an office adjacent to a machining and assembly facility. Will sit in a cubical with other engineers from the team.
- 80% office boots, eye, ear
Education & Experience Required:
- Years of experience: 2-4 years
- Degree requirement: BS in Mechanical Engineering relevant (Manufacturing, Automotive)
- No 2 year degrees
- Masters must still have 2 years of experience
- Do you accept internships as job experience: No
Top 3 Skills
" Creo 3D modeling (and specifically Creo, not another modeling software)
" Reading technical drawings & prints
" Mechanical design experience

Additional Technical Skills
(Required)
- Proficient in Creo
- Understands basic geometric tolerancing
- Mechanical design experience
(Desired)
- 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
Desired)
- Eagerness to learn new things