Senior Designer / Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Designer / Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Peoria, Illinois | C2C | Onsite
Pay Rate: $35/hr
Industry: Engineering / Mechanical Design (Caterpillar)
End Date: 02-Dec-2026

Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer / Senior Designer with strong expertise in CREO-based design, modeling, and detailing for complex mechanical components and assemblies. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in product development, DFMA principles, and Caterpillar-specific tools and systems. This role requires deep mechanical design competency, strong attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies using CREO with strong 3D modeling and detailed drawing skills.
• Apply Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA) principles to ensure cost-effective, robust, and efficient product designs.
• Work with Caterpillar engineering processes and tools, including Teamcenter, SDP, and modules such as Fluid Lines, Electric Lines, and Sheet Metal.
• Produce high-quality engineering documentation, including drawings, BOMs, and design release packages.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, and systems engineering to validate designs and support production readiness.
• Review design requirements, resolve engineering issues, and support continuous improvements in design processes.
• Ensure adherence to customer specifications, engineering standards, and safety requirements.
• Support design reviews, tolerance analysis, and feasibility assessments.
• Required Qualifications
• Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Design degree required.
• 7-12 years of experience in mechanical design and product development.
• Strong proficiency in CREO for 3D modeling, surfacing, detailing, and assembly creation.
• Experience with Caterpillar tools and systems (preferred), including:
  • o Teamcenter
  • o SDP tools (Fluid Lines, Electric Lines, Sheet Metal)
• Solid understanding of DFMA principles and engineering design best practices.
• Experience in sheet-metal design, routing, or complex mechanical systems is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.