(1112973) Mechanical Design Engineer - Fuel Systems

Mechanical Design Engineer – Fuel Systems

Onsite | Pontiac, IL

Diversified Services Network, Inc. (DSN) is seeking a full-time Mechanical Design Engineer – Fuel Systems to join our team in Pontiac, IL. We offer full benefits, PTO, 401k, and more! If you're looking to grow your career within an extremely reputable, stable Fortune 100 company - let's talk!

Position Overview

We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer – Fuel Systems to support new product development (NPI) for fuel injector components within a fast-paced, hands-on engineering team. This onsite role in Pontiac, IL, blends desk-based design work with lab and factory time, offering exposure to the full product development lifecycle from CAD modeling through testing and production release.

Key Contributions & Responsibilities

• Support new product development/introduction (NPI) initiatives from concept through release
• Create and maintain 3D models and engineering drawings using Creo
• Perform print detailing and update engineering technical drawings, coordinating production releases
• Conduct and document Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Develop and execute Design Verification Plans and Reports (DVP&R)
• Apply Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) methodology
• Coordinate engineering analysis with cross-functional and supplier teams
• Support supplier CPPD (Collaborative Planning, Product Development) activities
• Perform tolerance stack-up analysis, o-ring calculations, and bolted joint analysis
• Lead and participate in design, product development, and problem-solving meetings with suppliers and internal manufacturing, assembly, and test teams
• Coordinate and conduct measurement, assembly, and test planning
• Disassemble, inspect, and measure components after testing, comparing results to pre-test condition
• Provide routine progress updates to senior management

Team Structure & Work Environment

• Desk/office setting: approximately 40–50% of time

• Test lab and factory floor: approximately 50–60% of time

Candidate Requirements

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and 2–4 years of relevant experience

Top Skills

• Structured problem-solving experience/familiarity (8D or similar methodology)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail, curiosity, and a drive toward physics-based root-cause understanding of issues and component observations

Additional Technical Skills – Required

• 3D modeling and engineering drawing/detailing experience

Additional Technical Skills – Desired

• Comfortable working with hand tools and lab equipment (microscope, measurement equipment)
• Familiarity with Design FMEA and validation planning/reporting (DVP&R)
• Experience with industry-standard engineering systems (e.g., Teamcenter, PRWB, Creo) is a plus

Soft Skills – Required

• Organization
• Analytical thinking
• Ability to manage multiple priorities

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays

Please follow the link to our website for a list of job openings in Engineering, IT, Project Management, and more! https://www.dsnworldwide.com

Salary expectations: 68,00-72,000 per annual