Senior Design Engineer

Kress Corporation

. Perform activities to complete moderately complex design projects for customer and/or engineering orders .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeBrimfield • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $85,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Mechanical Engineering with a strong focus on design project execution, product development, and technical documentation. Proficient in troubleshooting heavy equipment systems and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.

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Bachelor's Degree In Mechanical Engineering5-Years Experience In Construction, Mining, Or Off-Highway EquipmentProficient In Reading SchematicsIntermediate Understanding Of UG NX And SolidEdgeAbility To Troubleshoot Heavy Equipment Systems

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Hard Skills

Design Project ExecutionProduct DevelopmentTechnical DocumentationCalculating Requirements For System ComponentsDesign ReviewsConfirming CalculationsRevising DesignsTroubleshooting Hydraulic Systems

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailMeticulous Approach To Quality Control

Tools & Technologies

SolidEdgeCreoPro-EUG NXMicrosoft OfficeInfor XA

Industry Keywords

Heavy Equipment SystemsConstructionMiningOff-Highway Equipment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform activities to complete moderately complex design projects for customer and/or engineering orders
Execute engineering projects as assigned
Develop new products or expand the current product line
Prepare technical objectives and specifications
Review instructions from the Project Engineering Manager and perform design and development studies
Participate in selection of system components
Calculate requirements for system components
Prepare layouts and details of system assemblies and sub-assemblies
Participate in and initiate design reviews
Keep management informed of project progress and problems
Maintain permanent project records, evaluations, and documents
Coordinate with Purchasing regarding component specifications, quality, cost, and availability
Manage design costs and manufacturability
Provide timely engineering information to other business units
Contribute input to department standards and procedures
Use existing designs, reference material, and standards to develop designs
Complete confirming calculations to size components for fit and function
Revise prior designs to meet new guidelines and standards
Work with Manufacturing on build difficulties and troubleshoot hydraulic system issues
Provide engineering assistance to Product Support & Marketing and customers
Some travel may be required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
5-years prior experience in construction, mining, or off-highway equipment
Must be proficient in reading schematics
Modeling experience a plus (SolidEdge, Creo, Pro-E, UG NX)
Strong attention to detail with a meticulous approach to quality control and technical documentation
Intermediate understanding of UG NX and SolidEdge computer aided design
Intermediate understanding of Microsoft office
Intermediate understanding of Infor XA
Familiarity with heavy equipment systems
Ability to troubleshoot heavy equipment systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Group Health Insurance including Prescriptions
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Short-term Disability
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Good work environment
Competitive compensation
Medical, dental, and prescription at no premium