Product Design Engineer

Product Design Engineer
Job Description
The Product Design Engineer is responsible for executing the Product Design and Development (PDD) process from concept through production. This role collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to develop cost-effective, manufacturable, and high-quality product solutions while adhering to safety, quality, and engineering standards.
Responsibilities

• Execute the Product Design and Development (PDD) process from concept to production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product solutions are cost-effective and manufacturable.
• Adhere to safety, quality, and engineering standards throughout the design and development process.
• Utilize tools such as Solidworks, AutoCAD, and 3D modeling to create product designs.
• Engage in new product development and industrial equipment design.
• Create and manage bills of materials (BOM) for projects.

Essential Skills

• Mechanical engineering
• Solidworks
• Mechanical design
• Manufacturing experience
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Experience with new product development
• Sheet metal design knowledge
• 3D modeling expertise

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Four-year degree in mechanical engineering
• At least 2 years of experience in design for manufacturing
• Experience in industrial equipment design

Work Environment
This is an on-site position with the possibility of ad-hoc remote work due to personal appointments or family commitments. After six months, employees are offered one remote workday on either Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday. The work environment is a manufacturing shop setting, which includes exposure to moving mechanical parts, machinery, tools, and equipment. Employees may encounter vibration, fumes, airborne particles, motorized vehicles, welding and machining operations, and varying weather conditions. There is a risk of electric shock and occasional exposure to dirt, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, and temperature extremes. The noise level can be very loud at times, necessitating hearing protection. Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Blair, NE.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $105000.00/yr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Health, Dental, Vision, 401k
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Blair,NE.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 17, 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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