Design Engineer - Structures(off-Highway)

Position Overview

ARi, headquartered in East Peoria, IL, USA, is a rapidly expanding global engineering enterprise. The essence of our "i" symbolizes our distinctiveness from competitors – an embodiment of innovation, intelligence, ingenuity, and insight. Boasting a diverse team of over 1,500 engineering experts from nations and cultures across the globe, we provide intricate and personalized solutions to our esteemed clients. As an Engineer, you will work on Light Structures components of various off-highway vehicles, contributing to the concept, development, and design of complex components, subsystems, or processes while strengthening your analytical skills and mastery of engineering concepts.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform structure design and design verification (capable of executing complex designs in Creo).
• Perform component placement and weld analysis.
• Develop new designs and resolve issues regarding manufacturing or building sequences.
• Ensure design acceptance and manufacturing readiness.
• Apply a top-down approach on large assemblies.
• Actively support prototype, pilot, or production builds and perform audits.
• Conduct bolted joint analysis and utilize Creo Simulate or equivalent FEA analysis.
• Implement advanced product quality planning steps related to design.
• Perform detailed design calculations and be accountable for design decisions.
• Communicate results to customers and suppliers.
• Work on the design of hydraulic and cooling lines as an added advantage.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of the NPI/CPI process and vehicle integration.
• Utilize DFM tools and technologies to implement design for manufacturability practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Expertise in structure design and verification using Creo for complex projects.
• Robust knowledge of strength of materials and structural design principles.
• Ability to understand end-to-end manufacturing processes for structural components.
• Emphasis on initiative and a self-starting attitude.

Benefits & Perks

• Group health, dental, and life insurance coverage
• Vision coverage starting the following month
• Paid time off, sick days, company holidays, and maternity/paternity leave
• Bereavement support
• 401(k) program for eligible employees