Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Sr. Design EngineerJob Description

Join a dynamic and innovative engineering team committed to creating high-quality products. We are seeking a Sr. Design Engineer with expertise in Creo design and sheet metal, who will play a critical role in developing product assemblies. You will have the opportunity to work with a talented team to design, test, validate, and bring products to life. This position offers flexibility in location, with options to work remotely or from our sites in Vernon Hills or Galesburg.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop products using Creo software with a focus on sheet metal and castings.

• Collaborate with engineering and testing teams on-site in Galesburg once or twice a week.

• Design, test, validate, and qualify product assemblies.

• Create high-level assembly drawings and parts drawings for production approval.

• Work on product development, focusing on manufacturability and assembly drawings.

• Support the manufacturing process by visiting the Galesburg site two days per week.

• Design heat exchangers and support the product assembly process for gas products such as heat pumps and furnaces.

• Prototype fitting at the factory and ensure design approval from the chief engineer.

• Release designs to suppliers and verify production readiness through fit tests.

Essential Skills

• 5-7 years of experience with Creo design.

• Expertise in sheet metal design.

• Experience with castings.

• Strong skills in designing and developing product assemblies.

• Proficiency in creating assembly and parts drawings.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with heat exchanger and heat transfer design is highly desirable.

• Familiarity with thermodynamics related to gas products such as propane.

• Understanding of product development and manufacturing processes.

• Any thermal experience would be beneficial.

Work Environment

The work environment is flexible, with opportunities to work remotely or from our Vernon Hills or Galesburg locations. The role involves collaboration with the engineering and testing teams, requiring occasional travel to the Galesburg site. The team is composed of around 30 individuals in engineering, sales, and office roles. A professional dress code is observed when working on-site.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Galesburg, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $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 Galesburg,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 13, 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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.