Job Title: Lead Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

This individual will be working on projects from cradle to grave. This individual will work with customers to define what they are creating, take those parameters and come up with a concept, present that concept to customers, win the project, and start designing said project. Once the customer approves of the design, help create the build.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical Design of Custom Systems (65% of role):
• Design in SolidWorks.
• Work with lead engineer to develop innovative mechanical designs.
• Collaborate with customers to solve production problems.
• Create assembly and detail drawings.
• Design and detail custom machined components as well as completing bill of materials for part ordering.
• Develop expertise in material and labor costs for strategic applications.
• Participate in reviews of designs.
• Perform system cycle time, load and spatial analysis.
• Develop system sequence of operation to meet production requirements.
• Control and maintain mechanical design budgets and schedule.
• Support Assembly and Debug (35% of role):
• Validate parts are correct to design upon receipt and organize for assembly.
• Work with machine shops and fabricators.
• Support shop technicians during assembly.
• Debug mechanisms after assembly.
• Develop relationships with vendors and fabricators.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or 5 years equivalent work experience ideally in automation.
• 5 years of SolidWorks experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and AutoCAD.
• Great communication skills with internal employees (electrical, panel, software, production).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of hydraulics and hydraulic components is desirable, but not required.
• Ideally, this candidate will be project-focused over product-focused.

Work Environment

Clean, relatively quiet shop floor.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $110000.00/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 Sturtevant,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 14, 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 : $95,000 - $110,000