Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

This role focuses on 3D CAD mechanical design using Creo, taking projects from initial concept through to final delivery. You will design tooling, die fixtures, and weldments for a variety of customer applications while managing timelines, resources, and communication. The position offers significant influence over engineering standards and workflows, as well as direct interaction with customers and opportunities to mentor other engineers and grow into broader leadership responsibilities.

This role focuses on 3D CAD mechanical design using Creo, taking projects from initial concept through to final delivery. You will design tooling, die fixtures, and weldments for a variety of customer applications while managing timelines, resources, and communication. The position offers significant influence over engineering standards and workflows, as well as direct interaction with customers and opportunities to mentor other engineers and grow into broader leadership responsibilities.

• Create detailed 3D CAD models and mechanical designs in Creo for customer applications.
• Manage engineering projects from concept through delivery, including planning timelines, coordinating resources, and maintaining clear communication with customers.
• Design tooling and die fixtures that meet performance, manufacturability, and safety requirements.
• Develop weldment designs that are structurally sound, cost-effective, and aligned with customer specifications.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to influence and refine engineering standards and workflows.
• Translate customer requirements into practical, manufacturable mechanical designs and documentation.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers, supporting their development and contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Participate in design reviews and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project outcomes and engineering practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• Strong mechanical design experience, ideally 4+ years in a professional engineering environment.
• Proficiency with Creo for 3D CAD modeling and mechanical design.
• Hands-on experience designing tooling and fixturing for multiple clients or applications.
• Ability to manage engineering projects end-to-end, including timelines, resources, and customer communication.
• Experience designing weldments and understanding structural and fabrication considerations.
• Solid foundation in mechanical engineering principles and their application in product and tooling design.

• Experience with Solid Works for mechanical design and 3D modeling.
• Experience in tooling design and die fixture development.
• Ability to influence engineering standards, workflows, and project processes in a growing organization.
• Strong communication skills for direct customer interaction and cross-functional collaboration.
• Interest in mentoring engineers and stepping into broader leadership responsibilities over time.

This is an onsite role with a standard schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You will work in a professional engineering environment using Creo and other mechanical design tools, collaborating closely with colleagues and interacting directly with customers. The setting supports hands-on design work, clear visibility into project outcomes, and opportunities to shape how engineering is done within a growing organization.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of East Moline, IL.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $42.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many…