Job Title: Product Design Engineer

Job Description

The primary role will be product design engineering, part detailing (3D CAD), and prototype procurement for new industry products from preliminary concept through production implementation. 80-90% of the day will be spent behind a CAD station. This is a fast-paced environment where projects are completed within 1-2 days. The position involves working on both new product concepts and refinements on existing product lines. The engineer will be responsible for translating these designs into communication tools to work with the Marketing, Program Management, Procurement, and Manufacturing teams for product launches. The role also includes providing alternative design solutions, analyses, justifications, and recommendations at the concept stage. This is a hybrid role with 3 days in the office and 2 days at home.

Responsibilities

• Design engineering for new industry products from preliminary concept through production implementation.
• Detailing parts using 3D CAD software.
• Procurement of prototypes.
• Spending 80-90% of the day behind a CAD station.
• Working in a fast-paced environment with project completion within 1-2 days.
• Developing both new product concepts and refining existing product lines.
• Translating designs into communication tools for Marketing, Program Management, Procurement, and Manufacturing teams.
• Providing alternative design solutions, analyses, justifications, and recommendations at the concept stage.

Essential Skills

• BS or Associates in Engineering.
• 3 years of design experience.
• Proficiency in Solidworks for creating part and assembly models and detail drawings.
• Experience with projects from concept development through final release.
• Experience with wire, metals including sheet metal, plastics, wood displays or POP (point of purchase).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of sheet metal, steel wire, plastic extrusion, and injection molding design.
• Familiarity with various manufacturing and fabrication processes.

Work Environment

This is a hybrid role with 3 days in the office and 2 days at home. The work environment is fast-paced with projects completed within 1-2 days. Most of the work involves detailed design and part detailing using 3D CAD software, spending 80-90% of the day behind a CAD station.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $92000.00/yr.

• 401(k) match (up to 50% of 6%)
• Annual profit share/safe harbor match
• Tuition reimbursement program for eligible employees
• Medical, dental, vision insurance upon hire
• Flexible spending account and/or health savings account
• Vacation/Personal/Bereavement leaves
• Paid parental leave
• Short- & long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral bonus program
• Shared Ownership Works Program
• 10 paid holidays

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in ROCKFORD,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 10, 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 : $70,000 - $92,000