(1112690) Mechanical Design Engineer

About the role

Diversified Services Network, Inc. (DSN) is seeking a full-time Mechanical Design Engineer to join our fully onsite team in East Peoria, IL. This entry-level opportunity supports an established design engineering group responsible for components that are foundational to the success of the machines they support. The Mechanical Design Engineer will support a Senior Design Engineer by completing assigned design tasks, with potential for additional responsibility as experience and success in the role are demonstrated. Ideal candidates will bring a genuine interest in mechanical design and a desire to build a long-term career in the field.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Design Engineer by completing assigned design tasks
• Perform concept design and part modeling using Creo
• Conduct stress and life analysis on components
• Take on additional responsibility over time as experience and demonstrated success grow

Requirements

Education & Experience: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field (e.g., Manufacturing, Automotive) AND 2-4 years of relevant experience.

Top Skills:

• Creo 3D modeling experience specifically (proficiency in another modeling software is not a substitute)
• Ability to read technical drawings and prints
• Mechanical design experience

Additional Technical Skills - Nice To Have:

• Proficient in Creo Simulate FEA
• Understanding of basic geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Experience with steel or iron casting design
• Knowledge of APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning)
• Practical, hands-on experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude

Soft Skills - Required:

• Strong initiative
• Effective verbal and written communicator
• Able to manage individual tasks to meet deadlines
• Open to input and feedback from others
• Works well with other engineers, suppliers, and internal process partners
• Eagerness to learn new things

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays

Pay

$58,000-63,000 annually