Job Description

Job Description

Mechanical Engineer Wanted!

Location : Rockford, IL

Company : RCE Equipment Solutions

About Us

At RCE Equipment Solutions, we don’t just build machines—we build game-changers! Specializing in railroad construction equipment and rail-related products, we take pride in customizing every project to perfection. Our secret? An impressively talented engineering team that’s designed everything from exclusive rail gear to powerful booms and drills that can tackle the toughest jobs. With every project, we craft solutions that keep our customers on track—literally.

The Role

We're on the hunt for a Mechanical Engineer to join our crew of innovators! If you enjoy designing cutting-edge equipment and thrive on improving existing designs, this is the place for you. At RCE, you’ll dive into exciting projects where your ideas will turn into the real-world tools that help keep the railways running.

What You'll Do

1. Collaborate with our engineering team to design and develop new rail construction equipment and tools.

2. Put your creativity to the test as you improve and optimize our existing products. Experience with AutoCAD Mechanical Desktop / Inventor is required.

3. Work hands-on with our in-house manufacturing team to ensure designs come to life exactly how you envision.

4. Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting to make sure our customers are always riding smooth rails.

What We're Looking For

1. Experience in an engineering-related work environment (and a passion for designing cool stuff). Five years of experience strongly preferred. Design experience in rail or heavy equipment industry a plus.

2. A problem-solver who loves digging into new challenges and improving existing designs.

3. Strong collaboration skills—you're a team player, and you love turning ideas into reality.

4. Capable of writing operation manuals and service bulletins.

5. Areas of knowledge that are helpful : machining and fabrication operations regarding a weldment; operation and capabilities of construction equipment; and hydraulic and electrical systems.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a fun, dynamic team that doesn’t just think outside the box—we build new boxes (and awesome rail equipment). Get the satisfaction of seeing your designs go from concept to real-world use. Competitive salary, benefits, and growth opportunities in a company that’s on the cutting edge of innovation. Third generation family business.