**Senior Designer / Mechanical Design Engineer** **Location:** Peoria, Illinois | C2C | Onsite **Pay Rate:** $35/hr **Industry:** Engineering / Mechanical Design (Caterpillar) **End Date:** 02-Dec-2026 **Job Description** We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer / Senior Designer with strong expertise in CREO-based design, modeling, and detailing for complex mechanical components and assemblies. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in product development, DFMA principles, and Caterpillar-specific tools and systems. This role requires deep mechanical design competency, strong attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams in a fast-paced environment. **Responsibilities** - Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies using CREO with strong 3D modeling and detailed drawing skills. - Apply Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA) principles to ensure cost-effective, robust, and efficient product designs. - Work with Caterpillar engineering processes and tools, including Teamcenter, SDP, and modules such as Fluid Lines, Electric Lines, and Sheet Metal. - Produce high-quality engineering documentation, including drawings, BOMs, and design release packages. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, and systems engineering to validate designs and support production readiness. - Review design requirements, resolve engineering issues, and support continuous improvements in design processes. - Ensure adherence to customer specifications, engineering standards, and safety requirements. - Support design reviews, tolerance analysis, and feasibility assessments. - **Required Qualifications** - Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Design degree required. - 7-12 years of experience in mechanical design and product development. - Strong proficiency in CREO for 3D modeling, surfacing, detailing, and assembly creation. - Experience with Caterpillar tools and systems (preferred), including: - o Teamcenter - o SDP tools (Fluid Lines, Electric Lines, Sheet Metal) - Solid understanding of DFMA principles and engineering design best practices. - Experience in sheet-metal design, routing, or complex mechanical systems is highly desirable. - Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.