Senior Design Engineering Specialist

About the role

Technical Lead for the Medium Wheel Loader Operator Station. This position will provide leadership that supports in-depth development, innovation, analysis, and implementation of the Medium Wheel Loader Operator Station. Will collaborate with component partners and work globally with suppliers and facilities to ensure successful execution.

Responsibilities

• Medium Wheel Loader Cab Architect – lead development of the operator station systems and components strategies
• Lead development of operator station workspace layouts that provide industry leading User Experience (UX)
• Lead team to support New Product Introduction (NPI) programs initiatives
• Lead team supporting Current Production and Maintenance
• Lead team supporting Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) and Built-In-Quality (BIQ) initiatives
• Champion team supporting Advance Product Quality and Planning (APQP) and Defect Free Operating System (DFOS) activities
• Lead team collaborating with partners with execution of continuous product and process development (CPPD)
• Global collaboration with China Design Center in support of GC Operator Stations
• Lead team supporting low-cost provider (LCP) deliverables

Requirements

• Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving – Ability to identify root causes, evaluate trade-offs, and develop practical engineering solutions
• Project Management – Ability to plan work, manage priorities, track deliverables, and support program timing
• New Product Introduction (NPI) Experience – Experience supporting product development programs, design reviews, validation, and launch readiness
• Quality & Continuous Improvement – Knowledge of APQP, DFOS, CPI, BIQ, and structured quality planning methods
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Ability to work effectively with suppliers, manufacturing, product groups, global design centers, and facility teams
• Communication & Influence – Ability to communicate technical information clearly, align stakeholders, and influence decisions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related fields
• Technical and functional understanding of machine systems and components
• Strong organizational and project management skills, including analytical and problem solving
• Excellent interpersonal communication, conflict resolution, and leadership skills to work in cross-functional problem-solving teams and cross-organizational project teams
• Strong initiative and a self-starter (Player/Coach Mentality)
• Ability to technically author in a clear and concise manner

Desired Qualifications

• Technical and functional understanding of machine operator station systems and components

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
• 401(k) savings plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Health Lifestyle Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
• Career Development
• Incentive bonus
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement

Pay

Summary Pay Range: $147,760.00 – $221,640.00

Schedule

Work location: Peoria, IL

This position requires 5 days per week in the office (M–F).

Travel: up to 25% domestic and international.

Domestic relocation assistance is available for this role.