Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer Job Description Join a dynamic team to contribute to a multitude of development projects, spanning from concept to launch. You will engage in both design and problem-solving, ensuring products are ready for manufacturability and launch. Responsibilities * Develop design work using Creo. * Collaborate with Program Managers to ensure timely project delivery within expectations. * Coordinate with Manufacturing Engineers to ensure assembly accuracy and troubleshoot issues. * Engage with the purchasing team and suppliers, providing CAD data, models, and drawings. * Work with the tool shop to create or modify tools. * Develop new plastic designs and collaborate with the molding department for feasibility. * Participate in hands-on testing, executing predefined tests using equipment. * Support Neocon Projects by conducting tests and ensuring manufacturability for production readiness. * Lead design efforts for Demanded Projects, working closely with tool shops. Essential Skills * Mechanical engineering expertise. * Proficiency in new product development and prototype design. * Experience in metal fabrication, aluminum extrusion, formed sheet metal, and plastic injection molding. * Bachelor's Degree in Engineering. * 5+ years of Mechanical Engineering experience. * CAD proficiency, particularly in SolidWorks or Creo. * Strong understanding of design for manufacturability. Additional Skills & Qualifications * Experience working with multiple materials such as plastic injection molding, die casting, aluminum extrusions, metal fabrication, and formed sheet metal. * Formal or informal leadership experience, with cross-functional collaboration. * Experience in rough metal fabrication, including break forming, sheet metal, light welding operations, machining, mill, lathe, and CNC. * Proficiency in Smartsheets. * Examples of initiative-taking and teamwork. Work Environment This is a full-time position, requiring 40 hours per week with flexible hours from 8 AM to 5 PM, including a 1-hour lunch break. You will be part of a supportive team including a Project Manager, two customer engineers, one project engineer, and two part-time team members. The environment encourages hands-on involvement in ideation and prototyping, offering benefits such as sick leave and six holidays. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rockford, MI. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $40.86 - $48.08/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 Rockford,MI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul 23, 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. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io for other accommodation options. 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