Mechanical Design Engineer
Productive Resources•Alton, IL
•Onsite
About The Position
Productive Resources is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their engineering team at a customer's facility in Alton, IL. This role will support the design and manufacturing of custom truck equipment, working closely with sales, engineering, and shop teams to develop innovative vehicle upfit solutions. The ideal candidate enjoys taking projects from concept through production and thrives in a collaborative, hands-on manufacturing environment. This is a full-time, indefinite position with opportunities for professional growth within the organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Experience designing fabricated metal products, truck equipment, heavy equipment, trailers, or similar industrial products.
- Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo, or AutoCAD.
- Experience creating fabrication drawings, weldments, assemblies, and Bills of Materials.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including welding, machining, fabrication, and assembly.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with sales, engineering, and production teams.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with truck body design, vocational vehicles, utility equipment, or custom vehicle upfitting.
- Knowledge of chassis integration for manufacturers such as Ford, Chevrolet, Ram, Freightliner, or International.
- Familiarity with hydraulic systems, electrical components, or mechanical assemblies used in utility and service vehicles.
- Experience working in a made-to-order or engineer-to-order manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Design custom truck body systems and equipment using 3D CAD software.
- Develop detailed manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
- Collaborate with the sales team to evaluate customer requirements and develop practical design solutions.
- Provide engineering support to the fabrication and production teams throughout the build process.
- Assist with troubleshooting manufacturing issues and implement design improvements to enhance quality and efficiency.
- Review project specifications and ensure designs comply with customer requirements, industry standards, and safety regulations.
- Coordinate with purchasing to identify materials and components required for production.
- Support prototype development, testing, and implementation of new products and custom applications.
- Participate in design reviews and communicate project status with cross-functional teams.
- Maintain engineering documentation and revise drawings as product improvements are implemented.
Benefits
- Group Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance available
- Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Insurance available
- Long-Term Disability
- Short-term Disability
- Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
- Flexible Spending Plans for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care
- Health Savings Account (HSA) Programs available
- Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health Care Support Program
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Caregiver Support Programs
- Financial Wellbeing Support
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Training and Development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
