Mechanical Engineer 3

Mechanical Engineer 3

Engineering

East Peoria,, IL

Contract

Jul 24, 2025

Mechanical Engineer III

Location: East Peoria, IL

Schedule: Monday - Friday, Day Shift

Job Type: W2 Contract (potential to extend)

Pay Rate: $40-45 hourly with optional benefits packages including PTO and medical insurance

Overview

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer III to join our team supporting torque converter engineering initiatives. This individual will play a vital role in executing new product introduction (NPI), continuous product improvement (CPI), and ongoing production maintenance projects. The successful candidate will collaborate with internal and external stakeholdersincluding customers, suppliers, and manufacturingto ensure reliable, cost-effective, and timely engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

Assist the torque converter engineer with design execution for assigned part families and subsystems

Lead technical planning and updates for maintenance and CPI activities

Perform drawing and 3D model revisions in line with engineering standards

Interface with suppliers, assembly/test teams, platform engineers, and client partners

Participate in weekly design reviews and collaborative team meetings

Ensure customer requirements are clearly defined and integrated into the design process

Deliver on reliability, performance, and cost targets for all supported projects

Communicate findings and progress across core, extended, and client teams

Education:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited engineering program

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years in a related mechanical engineering field

Required:

Strong mechanical aptitude and hardware design experience

Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)

Preferred:

Experience in powertrain design, development, or support

Understanding of drivetrain performance and oil system operations

Familiarity with sleeve and roller bearing selection

Background in FMEA-based validation processes

Hands-on experience with NPI and CPI projects

Proven problem-solving ability using analysis and test methods

Proficient in Creo modeling software

Soft Skills:

Effective verbal and written communication

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Self-starter with demonstrated initiative