Ingersoll Rand is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Job title: Mechanical Engineer, Project Engineering Lead Location: Springfield or Sedalia, MO or Quincy, IL (Hybrid) About Us Imagine a company with technology leadership of over 160 years, yet it operates with the energy of a startup. Ingersoll Rand has dedicated itself to Making Life Better for its employees, customers, shareholders, and planets. We produce innovative and mission-critical flow creation and life science technologies – from compressors to precision handling of liquids, gasses, and powers – to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Supported by over 80+ brands, our products are used in various end-markets including life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more. Across the globe, we’re driving growth with an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset. Learn more at irco.com and join us to own your future. Job Overview Lead the Future of Engineering Innovation! If you're ready to take the reins on game-changing engineering initiatives that shape the future of industrial technology, this is the role for you. We’re seeking a Project Engineering Lead to champion high-impact programs at our Industrial Technologies and Services Americas HQ in Quincy, IL. In this high-visibility role, you’ll lead the charge on strategic Innovate to Value (i2V), New Product Development (NPD), and New Technology Introduction (NTI) projects—driving forward our industry-leading Positive Displacement Blower and Blower Package product lines. You’ll be at the forefront of innovation, taking mission-critical projects from concept to commercialization, ensuring best-in-class technical execution, on-time delivery, and cost effectiveness. Your work will directly align with our Making Life Better (MLB) vision and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) objectives—making a tangible impact on both our customers and the business. This role is more than just execution. As a strategic thought leader, you’ll shape long-term technology and product roadmaps, support forecasting and portfolio planning, and influence the direction of future innovation. You’ll work cross-functionally, building trust-based partnerships with engineering, product management, operations, and executive leadership—guiding teams through complex challenges with clarity and confidence. We’re looking for a driven engineering leader who brings: • A strong grasp of the full product development lifecycle, from ideation through launch. • Proven success in leading complex, cross-functional projects. • Sharp business acumen and the ability to balance technical rigor with strategic vision. • Exceptional communication and collaboration skills. • A passion for continuous improvement, innovation, and making a difference. If you're energized by the opportunity to lead meaningful projects, solve tough engineering challenges, and drive innovation that matters—we want to hear from you. Responsibilities • Prepare designs, project controls and specifications, schedules, cost estimates, serial production implementation and design validation plans and reports. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring new products from concept to production. • Proficiency using engineering principles and processes according to the Ingersoll Rand Project Execution (IRPX) framework. • Assists in defining project scope and requirements, involving all relevant stakeholders to ensure business and customer needs are met. • Monitor progress and performance with respect to the project plan, utilizing the Ingersoll Rand Execution Excellence (IRX) processes and tools; taking proactive action to resolve operational problems and constraints to minimize risks and delays. • Identify, develop, and gather the resources necessary to complete projects and programs. • Prepare engineering standards, designs and work specifications; developing project schedules, budgets and forecasts; and selecting materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors. • Recognized as a subject matter expert in job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. • Manage large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager. • Coach, review and delegate work to project team members and cross-functional peers. Manage and delegate responsibilities and assignments to direct and/or indirect reports. • Facilitate training and mentoring of project team members to develop competencies and skillsets needed to fulfill project requirements and promote key talent development and growth. • Work with PD Blower and Blower Package product lines to improve design, performance, and/or manufacturing process. • Support Engineering efforts on critical projects which includes idea development, prototype, project execution, and plant/business system implementation. • Design and/or re-design new and existing product lines. • Produce cost effective designs, complex layouts assemblies, detail parts drawings, and generate associated bills of materials. • Design and implement test programs to insure designs are adequate for intended purpose and meet specifications and functional requirements • Evaluate existing products for re-design based on feedback from manufacturing, quality, or assembly and assess functionality to determine product effectiveness for customers. • Collect product data via reports, manufacturing, assembly, and testing. • Provide technical guidance to team members including Sourcing, Operations, Customer Service, and Marketing with respect to product-based education and decisions. • Work with team to standardize and improve product offering through Innovate to Value (i2V), New Product Development (NPD) and New Technology Introduction (NTI) projects and processes. • Utilize and improve upon Ingersoll Rand and industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project life cycle and develop standard work to drive process consistency and excellence across the organization. • Work closely with Customer Service, Field Service, and Manufacturing personnel to resolve issues regarding legacy and new products. • Project involvement in patent applications for new or existing products. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering • Certifications in Project Management and/or Business Administration (i.e. PMP, MBA) is an asset • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, ideally in rotating equipment and package design • 5+ years of experience with business systems, processes and products. • Solid Modeling CAD skills (PTC Creo, or SolidWorks, and/or Windchill) and experience with PLM tools. • Computer Aided Engineering experience in FEA (Finite Element Analysis) and CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics), ideally using Ansys and/or Converge software. • Basic understanding of design and manufacturing principles. • Experience with ERP software, preferably using SAP ECC 6.0 • Superior analytical skills required with excellent communication and organizational skills. Core Competencies • Solid mechanical aptitude in lieu of having rotating equipment experience, with previous exposure to design of industrial equipment and machinery. • Superior collaboration and communication skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively with and influence all functions, customers, and stakeholders. • Excellent leadership skills with the ability to manage conflict and inspire team members in order to respond and thrive through change and ambiguity. • Strong leadership skills with the ability to navigate conflict, inspire teams, and drive success through change and uncertainty. • Passionate self-starter, with demonstrated knowledge, experience and drive to inspire and coach others to reach their full potential. • Must be capable of working in a fast-paced, creative, results-oriented atmosphere. Preferences • Master’s Degree • Experience in acoustic and vibration analysis highly desired. • Proficiency in thermodynamics and compressible flow desired. • Rotor and impeller profile design experience. • Plant or manufacturing operations experience beneficial. • Experience in machining, casting, injection molding, fabrication, and gear design and analysis. Travel and Work Arrangements • This is a hybrid position in Quincy, IL with the potential to be based from our Springfield or Sedalia, MO sites. • 2 Work From Home Days; 3 onsite • Travel anticipated between sites is less than 10% • US Citizen or lawful Permanent Resident What We Offer At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership — taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond. The pay range for this role is $95,000 - $115,000. The pay range considers a wide range of factors that include a candidate’s skills; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and geographic location. Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven excellence in mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit www.IRCO.com.
See More Details >>Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer Job Description We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support assembly operations with necessary tooling and processes in an efficient and timely manner. This role involves continually developing new processes and tooling to improve safety, quality, cost, and delivery. The ideal candidate must be self-starting and able to work in a team environment with minimal supervision. Responsibilities • Evaluate existing manufacturing processes to identify areas for improvement. • Define, document, and implement new and modified manufacturing processes. • Provide line support for assembly operations, including transport, welding, coatings, and finishing. • Oversee manufacturing process details, including how, where, and why, and maintain all required process documentation. • Manage specifications, designs, sourcing, and project management of tooling and equipment projects. • Gather and organize data for project justification requiring capital investment. • Follow written procedures for the creation and control of fixtures, lifting and hanging devices, and material handling equipment. • Lead customer groups on tours of the factory. • Apply advanced manufacturing engineering skills, such as Lean and Theory of Constraints. Essential Skills • Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline required. • Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills. • Familiarity with manufacturing methods, particularly welding, finishing, and assembly of light-gauge steel or aluminum. • SolidWorks (or other solid modeling software) and MS Office proficiency. Additional Skills & Qualifications • Experience in tool design, rack design, and production support. • Ability to manage multiple projects effectively. • Capability to communicate well and build relationships with operators in a union shop environment. • Experience with continuous improvement initiatives such as dent reduction and increased throughput. • Capability to work with automation teams to implement new robots and cobots. Work Environment The position is based in both the office and manufacturing floor, primarily in the steel plant with some projects in the aluminum plant. You will be part of a team consisting of around 8 Engineers and 3-4 technicians. The work environment fosters upward mobility with opportunities to implement new ideas or manage your own projects. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $33.65/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Quincy,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 15, 2025. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
See More Details >>Job Title: Mechanical Design EngineerJob DescriptionAs a Mechanical Designer, you will be responsible for delivering precise and timely product designs using SolidWorks 3D software. Your role will involve designing based on customer specifications and custom quotes received from the field. You will be tasked with creating new products and continuously improving the design of existing equipment, all while considering cost-effectiveness. Additionally, you will act as a liaison between fabrication and assembly to resolve any arising issues.ResponsibilitiesProvide accurate and timely product designs using SolidWorks 3D software.Design new products as well as improve existing equipment designs.Develop designs based on customer specifications and custom quotes.Design with cost efficiency in mind.Serve as a liaison between fabrication and assembly, addressing any issues that arise.Essential SkillsProficiency in SolidWorks 3D software.Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Drafting or Design, with a preference for a Bachelor's in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering.Experience in 3D modeling and design, including school projects or internships.Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience, particularly in automotive or agricultural vehicles.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience with sheet metal products, including repair and design.Familiarity with other design software such as Pro/E, Inventor, or AutoCAD.Passion and interest in automotive mechanics, engine repair, and fixing things.Strong communication and presentation skills.Work EnvironmentYou will be part of the product development team located at a modern aluminum plant in Quincy, which employs around 3000 people. The facility is a manufacturing and assembly site with a large design team comprising detailers, drafters, designers, project engineers, supervisors, and support staff. The company offers onsite café options and local dining within driving distance. It is a family-oriented company with a history spanning over 150 years, fostering a positive atmosphere and low turnover.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $28.84 - $28.84/hr.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Quincy,IL.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jun 10, 2025.About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Quincy, IL, typically begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about three to four years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 mechanical engineers nationwide, with 40,670 in Illinois, and projects a 10% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Quincy earn an average of $700 per week, with an annual wage for experienced professionals averaging around $100,000. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring mechanical engineers find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
