Mechanical Design Engineer - Engine Components

Diversified Services Network, Inc.

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Lafayette, Indiana, US on site Until 10/4/2026 0+ years exp First posted August 5, 2026 Last posted August 5, 2026
Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer - Engine Components

 

Diversified Services Network, Inc. (DSN) is seeking a full-time Mechanical Design Engineer - Engine Components to join our team in Lafayette, IN. 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

This is a full-time, onsite position based in Lafayette, IN, supporting the design and release of engine components within a Valvetrain component team. The Mechanical Design Engineer - Engine Components will work closely with a component design engineer to execute key project tasks, serve as the primary point of contact for print detailing, releasing, and CAD design work, and collaborate with external suppliers on new component design through the APQP process. This role also plays an important part in ensuring customer success by helping identify and correct product issues.  

Key Responsibilities

  • Execute key project tasks in support of the component design engineer
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for print work, including detailing and releasing, as well as CAD design work
  • Support new component design through APQP collaboration with external suppliers
  • Help ensure customer success by identifying and correcting product problems
  • Perform component modeling, tolerance stack-up analysis, deviation investigations, and parts inspection
  • Lead team meetings as needed and update project plans and status reports
  • Provide daily updates on activities to design engineers and team leads

Team Structure & Work Environment

This role provides support to the design engineer on Valvetrain components and operates within an office-based work environment.

Requirements

Candidate Requirements

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology is required; Master's degree considered
  • 0-4 years of relevant experience

Top Skills

  • Strong personal initiative
  • Organization and time management skills
  • Communication

Technical Skills (Required)

  • Basic understanding of gas and/or diesel engine operation
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
  • Knowledge of Creo and Teamcenter

Technical Skills (Desired)

  • Strong data analysis skills
  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to work with a global team
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to work well independently and as a collaborative member of a cross-functional team
  • Large gas and/or diesel engine troubleshooting skills
  • Understanding of engine product configuration
  • Six Sigma training

Soft Skills (Required)

  • Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
  • Professional written and verbal communication skills

Soft Skills (Desired)

  • Comfort interacting with senior engineers and leadership
  • Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

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

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Salary expectations: 65,000-69,000 per annual

About this role

Summary

Designs engine components, collaborates with suppliers, analyzes product issues, and supports project tasks.

Job title

Mechanical Design Engineer - Engine Components

Experience level

0-4 years

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

automotive

Location requirements

Onsite in Lafayette, Indiana, no remote work allowed

Salary

$65k–$69k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

gas engine operationMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointCreoTeamcenter

Preferred skills

data analysiscommunicationorganizationindependent worklarge engine troubleshootingengine configurationSix Sigma

Specializations

engine componentsCAD designtolerance analysisproduct configurationTroubleshooting
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Lafayette, IN, USA

On-site City