Mechanical Engineer

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Mechanical Engineer

Description

• Mechanical Engineer supporting the Sheet Finishing department to improve safety, efficiency, output, and quality

• Responsible for mechanical system integration to create, sustain, and enhance manufacturing infrastructure and processes

• Works both independently and collaboratively with engineers, technical staff, maintenance, and production teams

• Reports to the Lead Engineer; primarily Monday–Friday days, with occasional off‑shift support for project needs

• Lead and execute project management activities for sustaining and capital improvement projects

• Manage all phases of mechanical engineering projects: concept, scope, specifications, safety reviews, bidding, design, manufacturing, commissioning, and closure

• Coordinate and oversee external vendors and contractors for design, materials, installation, and support

• Drive tactical improvements in safety, infrastructure reliability, training, and production

• Lead and support problem‑solving efforts for process and machine performance improvements

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Top Skills Details

Mechanical engineering

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Ag Engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work comfortably across all levels of the organization

• Solid proficiency in Microsoft Office and Project tools

Nice to Have:

• 3+ years of engineering experience in an industrial manufacturing environment

• Experience working with aluminum rolling mills or similar technologies

• Ability to interpret and work with mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and utility system designs, including making improvement modifications

• Hands‑on experience developing and implementing mechanical engineering project work

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Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Riverdale, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $80000.00/yr.

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Holiday Pay

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Riverdale,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 2026.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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