Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

This role focuses on coordinating and leading all or most activities on comprehensive and technically challenging projects and assignments. The Mechanical Engineer will fully develop multiple concepts to satisfy customer needs and support all viable solutions to arrive at an optimal solution for customers and the corporation while partnering internally and externally to commercialize. The role also involves developing and presenting reports summarizing technical analysis and business cases to peer groups and management audiences. The Mechanical Engineer will effectively communicate with all levels of internal and external customers and staff, analyze and recommend engineering or design solutions for product, process, design, or other technical challenges, and lead cross-functional teams with broader, less-defined initial objectives and scope.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead activities on comprehensive and technically challenging projects and assignments.
• Develop multiple concepts to satisfy customer needs and support viable solutions for optimal outcomes.
• Partner internally and externally to commercialize solutions.
• Develop and present reports summarizing technical analysis and business cases to peer groups and management audiences.
• Effectively communicate with all levels of internal and external customers and staff.
• Analyze and recommend engineering or design solutions for product, process, design, or other technical challenges.
• Lead cross-functional teams with broader, less-defined initial objectives and scope.

Essential Skills

• Completed 4-year degree in Engineering or Physics-based program.
• Strong aptitude in process improvement, problem solving, technical execution, and project management.
• Experienced knowledge of lean, manufacturing, design, and quality systems.
• 3-5 years of engineering or technical experience.
• Proficiency in CAD, specifically SolidWorks and AutoCAD.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience as design or project lead of a cross-functional engineering team.
• 2D and 3D CAD experience with AutoCAD or equivalent software.
• Experience working through a gated design review process.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, drawing, and quality standards.
• Demonstrated ability with dimensional engineering and tolerance/variation analysis.
• Experience designing and developing new parts using injection molding, extrusion, machining, or die-cast processes.
• Effective technical presentation and communication skills.

Work Environment

The Mechanical Engineer will be on-site 80% of the time working in New Product Development (NPD). The work environment is dynamic and supportive, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and innovation. The company prides itself on its amazing culture and career progression opportunities.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $60.00/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 hybrid position in White Bear Lake,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 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 : $45 - $60