Job Description: Mechanical Design Engineer

Utilize mechanical engineering principles, critical thinking, and creativity to develop new products and improve existing products to meet established objectives. From concept to production, you will generate design concepts using parametric solid and sheet metal modeling, produce production drawings and specifications, and ensure designs are safe and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Generate design concepts using parametric solid and sheet metal modeling.
• Produce production drawings and specifications in accordance with relevant standards and procedures.
• Structure and load complete bills of materials into the manufacturing ERP system.
• Perform mechanical design calculations such as stress and deflection.
• Evaluate designs and manufacturing methods to ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Prototype components and assemblies to validate manufacturability, fit, and function.
• Plan, execute, analyze, and document results of performance and reliability tests.
• Redesign existing products to reduce costs, improve manufacturability, or enhance performance.
• Assist sales teams and distribution partners with proper application of products and evaluation of new opportunities.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, production supervisors, purchasing agents, machine programmers, and other cross-functional teams.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years product design experience.
• Experience with common manufacturing processes including sheet metal fabrication, stamping, welding, machining, and extrusions.
• Solid modeling experience, preferably with Creo/ProE.
• ERP system familiarity including structured bill of material data entry.
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel; PowerPoint and Project proficiency beneficial.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under time restrictions.
• Travel up to 10% to obtain customer input, validate product performance, and troubleshoot issues.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Emerging project management abilities with career interest in team leadership.
• Experience with plastic component design preferred.
• Finite element analysis experience beneficial.
• Hands-on fabrication process experience.
• Experience with electro-mechanical systems and power transmission design.
• Windchill vault experience would be nice.
• Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $85000.00/yr.

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.

• Medical, dental & vision
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Fort Atkinson,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 : $75,000 - $85,000