Job Title: Design Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Design Engineer responsible for the development of product designs in a cross-functional team environment. This role ensures the accuracy and quality of 3D models and drawings developed as part of new product launches, product improvements, quality improvements, and maintenance of existing products. The Design Engineer also provides support to other departments including supply chain, manufacturing, sales, and customer service. You will work directly with suppliers to ensure manufacturability and coordinate with outside resources to ensure the completion of out-sourced PD&D projects to company standards. Products include electro-mechanical industrial and consumer tools and components. This role involves approximately 50% design work, with the remaining 50% dedicated to testing, designing fixtures, writing test reports, and recording data.

Responsibilities

• Develop product designs in a cross-functional team environment.
• Ensure the accuracy and quality of 3D models and drawings.
• Support new product launches, product improvements, quality improvements, and maintenance of existing products.
• Provide support to supply chain, manufacturing, sales, and customer service departments.
• Work directly with suppliers to ensure manufacturability.
• Coordinate with outside resources to complete out-sourced PD&D projects to company standards.
• Perform testing, design fixtures, write test reports, and record data.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with Adobe Illustrator.
• Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Proficiency in drafting electrical/mechanical components and assemblies.
• Compliance with ASME Standard Y14.5 and relevant GD&T standards.
• Experience with SolidWorks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Excellent documentation, verbal, and written skills.
• Self-starter, able to work alone under minimal supervision.
• Effective interface with other functions within the business as well as suppliers.
• Associate's degree in design and drafting technology, mechanical design technology, or related field of study or 5 years of experience in mechanical or product design.

Work Environment

This role involves working with technologies and equipment such as SolidWorks and Adobe Illustrator. You will be part of a cross-functional team, interfacing with various departments and suppliers. The work environment may include both office and manufacturing settings, requiring attention to detail and adherence to quality standards.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $36.06

• 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 Racine,WI.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 1, 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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $34 - $36