Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Design EngineerJob Description

This position involves designing, developing, and revising components or systems to meet customer expectations regarding performance, quality, cost, and delivery. The role includes the generalized design of entire machines and specialized design of components such as work equipment, undercarriage systems (hydraulic, electrical, cooling, engine installations), and attachments.

Responsibilities

• Develop drawings, design parts, specify components, and create assemblies using 3D CAD software while adhering to relevant standards.

• Communicate effectively through clear, concise memos, and draft technical documentation such as Parts and Service News, Operation Manuals, and Shop Manuals.

• Discuss, negotiate, and resolve specification issues with manufacturing and suppliers during prototype development and pre-series production, accommodating manufacturing capabilities and limitations.

• Conduct design reviews to meet established project quality, cost, and delivery targets, presenting design concepts and progress at meetings.

• Utilize continuous improvement techniques to enhance quality, reduce costs, and decrease lead times.

• Maintain effective engineering change control by preparing and processing appropriate engineering release letters and releasing drawings into bills of material using software like GDMS and SAP.

• Interface with other groups and suppliers to exchange technical information and policies.

• Support production, service, and QA departments by resolving problems, determining root causes, and planning countermeasures with effective documentation.

• Recognize and document new technology, submitting for possible patent application, and propose ideas for features that could improve market share and profitability.

• Travel to machine worksites to participate in surveys, investigate problems, understand applications, determine customer expectations, and evaluate countermeasures.

Essential Skills

• BS Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or equivalent) with approximately 3-5 years of experience, or an Associate's degree with sufficient experience.

• Proficiency in engineering principles, including structural mechanics, hydraulics, heat transfer, electricity, ergonomics, 3D CAD, and data management.

• Experience with 3D CAD software (Pro Engineer Wildfire 2.0 or 4.0), Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Knowledge of engineering standards in drawing practice, dimensioning and tolerancing, drawing symbols, and welding practice.

• Understanding and use of ISO and SAE standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Creo and Windchill is a plus.

• Experience in new product development.

• Familiarity with hoses, tubes, brackets, and light fabrication structures.

• Mechanical Aptitude or FEA is always nice.

Work Environment

The role involves working in a dynamic and collaborative environment where travel to machine worksites, both domestically and internationally, may be required. The use of 3D CAD software and other engineering and data management tools is integral to the work. Employees are expected to dress professionally as per the industry standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Peoria, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $45.00/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 fully onsite position in Peoria,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 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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