Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Danta Technologies
Decatur, IL
JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$43–$45 Per Hour
JOB TYPE
Temporary, Contractor
SKILLS
3D Modeling, Agriculture, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Civil Engineering, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Embedded Systems, Engineering, Finite Element Analysis, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Machine Tool, Machining, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Mine Construction, PTC Creo, Product Support, Product/Service Launch, SolidWorks, Team Player, Technical/Engineering Design, Welding, Willing to Travel
ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION
$43/hr - $45/hr on w2/danta technologies payroll
LOCATION
Decatur, IL
POSTED
11 days ago
Job Title: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Heavy Equipment
Location: Onsite – Decatur, IL (Manufacturing Facility)
Duration: 12-Month Contract & extendable
Schedule: Mon–Fri | 7AM–4PM or 8AM–5PM
Travel: Up to 25% (Canada & Mexico)
About the Role
Our client is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to support the design and manufacturing of Large Mining Trucks (Rigid Frame – Electric Drive). This role is factory-embedded and focused on heavy fabricated and cast metallic components, supporting new product introduction, manufacturing quality, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop steering linkages, axles, and heavy fabricated structures
- Support new product introductions (NPI) and design-for-manufacturing efforts
- Collaborate with manufacturing, operations, and suppliers
- Perform 3D CAD modeling, drawing creation, and design revisions
- Review and mark up drawings for manufacturability and quality
- Provide shop-floor support for design-related manufacturing issues
- Perform basic FEA as required
Required Qualifications
- BS in Mechanical, Agricultural, or Civil Engineering
- 8+ years Mechanical Design Engineering experience
- Strong CAD skills (Creo, SolidWorks, or equivalent)
- Experience with:
- Welded fabrications
- Metal castings
- Machining & forming processes
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Comfortable working in office + shop floor environments
Preferred Skills
- Creo Simulate, Ansys, Nastran (basic FEA)
- Tooling or machining process knowledge
- Heavy equipment, mining, construction, or off-highway experience
About the Company
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Danta Technologies
INDUSTRY
Manufacturing - Other