Design Engineer

Design Engineer

This position involves the development and validation of cooling components in line with NPI and APQP processes to enhance the performance, reliability, durability, and cost-effectiveness of both new and existing products. The role focuses on engine-mounted cooling components and supports Electrified (EV), Diesel, and Natural gas engines. The position requires interaction with simulation teams, global purchasing, suppliers, and internal customers, with occasional travel to supplier sites and a Lafayette, IN facility. The team mainly works with components purchased finished from suppliers.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and validate engine-mounted cooling components.
• Resolve current product issues and coordinate supplier-related activities.
• Create technical specifications and conduct design FMEA's.
• Develop component DVP&R's and present formal design reviews.
• Procure prove design hardware and coordinate validation testing and analysis activities.
• Engage in cost reduction activities and release drawings and solid models.
• Participate in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Concurrent Product and Process Development (CPPD) activities.
• Communicate effectively with engineering team members, suppliers, and customers.
• Adhere to established standards and practices relating to quality, cost reduction, safety, and ergonomics.

Essential Skills:

• Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Agricultural Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in component design and validation.
• Working knowledge of NPI and APQP processes.
• Experience with supplier CPPD.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Proficiency with internal systems and tools.
• Expertise in heat transfer and heat exchanger supplier knowledge.
• Strong academic experience in fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and mechanics of materials.
• Knowledge in mechanical fatigue and experimental stress analysis.
• FEA (Finite Element Analysis) knowledge.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

Work Environment:

The work environment is an office setting with building air conditioning. There is less than 10% travel involved, primarily to the Lafayette, IN facility and some supplier sites.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $46.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Peoria, IL.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 17, 2025.

About Actalent:

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.