Mechanical Engineer 3 in Chillicothe, Illinois at Cintal, Inc.

Cintal is a forward-thinking global technology company that develops and provides cutting-edge products and services to various industries such as heavy equipment, industrial, defense, agriculture, and medical. With our dedicated team of experienced technical professionals, Cintal aims to add value for its customers by leveraging advanced technologies to reduce product costs, shorten design and development lead times, and accelerate the introduction of high-quality products to the market.

BENEFITS:

• 10 paid holidays per year
• 2 weeks of paid time off per year, the current year is pro-rated based on start date
• Access to the company’s medical insurance, including dental and vision
• Eligibility for life insurance and disability coverage for short or long-term disabilities or long- term care needs
• 401 (k) eligibility with employer contribution annually
• Reimbursement for relocation expenses up to a certain amount on a case-by-case basis
• Yearly bonus based on company performance

JOB DESCRIPTION/TYPICAL TASK BREAKDOWN:

• Manage projects and drive sustainable value creation for global hydraulics and cab components.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams, suppliers, and procurement to identify and deliver product value opportunities.
• Maintain value creation dashboards, analyze large datasets, and identify business improvement opportunities.
• Prepare technical reports and present results to leadership teams.
• Lead new product introduction (NPI) projects for supplier-designed purchased components.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure successful product development and implementation.
• Apply knowledge of hydraulic systems, components, and machine architecture to support engineering decisions.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in and lead virtual meetings with engineering teams, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Create, update, and track project management plans and deliverables.
• Conduct product cost analysis, design reviews, and engineering evaluations.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Analyze large datasets, identify trends, and summarize business impacts.
• Evaluate hydraulic component designs, materials, specifications, and application requirements.
• Coordinate technical and commercial information for project reviews and stakeholder presentations.
• Manage schedules, risks, deliverables, and technical information throughout product development.
• Collaborate independently and within teams to ensure successful project execution and on-time delivery.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors Degree or Masters Degree in Engineering,.
• 5+ years industry experience for Bachelors
• 3+ years industry experience for Masters

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Advanced proficiency in project management, collaboration tools, and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Power BI, SharePoint, Teams).
• Strong ability to analyze large datasets, identify key trends, and present actionable insights.
• Experience in preparing stakeholder reports, dashboards, and management presentations.
• Basic understanding of the end-to-end product development lifecycle.
• Knowledge of requirements gathering, functional specifications, product development, testing, and validation processes.
• Understanding of system interactions, business value creation, and value stream engineering.
• Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Experience with Creo (CAD) modeling tools and 3D design applications.
• Ability to read, interpret, and review engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and technical reports.
• Strong understanding of technical documentation and design analysis.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic components, systems, and their applications.
• Ability to support component design, evaluation, and problem-solving in hydraulic systems.

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and global team. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. We are pleased to offer visa sponsorship for eligible and qualified individuals.

Cintal provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Equal employment opportunities apply to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.