Sr Product Development Engineer

SR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER IN KEWANEE

Date Posted:

Thursday, April 2, 2026 ? Job Snapshot

Employee Type:

Temporary

Location:

Illinois , Kewanee Job Description We are working with a client company seeking a Senior Product Development Engineer near Davenport, Iowa Core Engineering Duties Design custom positioners & automation equipment Engineers help create headstock/tailstock positioners and lifting systems tailored to customer welding and assembly applications. Mechanical design & CAD modeling Develop layouts, structural designs, and motion systems for equipment that lifts, rotates, and holds large weldments safely. Application engineering with customers Work with customers to customize solutions for different industries like construction, mining, aerospace, and heavy equipment. Automation & controls integration Specify motors, drives, gearboxes, PLCs, sensors, and motion-control components used in robotic weld cells and positioners. Create engineering drawings & BOMs Produce fabrication drawings and bills of materials for machining, welding, and assembly. Support manufacturing & assembly Work with fabrication teams to troubleshoot builds and improve ergonomics, productivity, and safety. Additional Likely Responsibilities Testing and validation of lifting/rotating systems Continuous improvement of weld quality and throughput Collaboration with sales on technical proposals On-site or remote customer support for installation/start-up Cost reduction and standardization of designs What the Role Looks Like Day-to-Day Reviewing customer prints and determining how to fixture or position parts Designing heavy weldment frames and rotating mechanisms Selecting servo/gearbox packages and structural steel sizes Working with welders and machinists on manufacturability Supporting automation integration (robotic welding cells, cobots, etc.) For more information or to apply directly, contact Alana at alana.seddon@gogpac.com keywords: engineer, welding, fabrication, design, CAD, product development, manufacturing All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.