Mechanical Engineer

Product Design Engineer

We are seeking a Product Design Engineer to join our team and lead product development efforts from concept through production. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to design innovative, cost-effective, and manufacturable products while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and engineering standards.

This position is ideal for a hands-on mechanical engineer who thrives in a manufacturing environment and has experience with product design, new product development, and industrial equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute the Product Design & Development (PDD) process from concept through production release.
• Design and develop mechanical products and components using SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and 3D modeling tools.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and operations teams to ensure designs are cost-effective and manufacturable.
• Create, maintain, and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Support new product development initiatives and continuous product improvements.
• Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles throughout the design process.
• Develop detailed drawings, models, and engineering documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company safety, quality, and engineering standards.
• Participate in prototype evaluation, testing, and design validation activities.
• Provide engineering support during production launch and ongoing manufacturing operations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in product design, mechanical design, or design for manufacturing.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Experience with 3D modeling and engineering documentation.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles.
• Experience developing and maintaining Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with industrial equipment or machinery design.
• Knowledge of sheet metal design and fabrication.
• Experience managing projects through the full product development lifecycle.
• Exposure to manufacturing, fabrication, welding, or machining environments.

Work Environment

This is an onsite position with flexibility for occasional remote work related to personal appointments or family commitments. Following six months of employment, team members are eligible for one remote workday per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday).

The role operates within a manufacturing environment and may involve exposure to machinery, moving mechanical parts, welding and machining operations, airborne particles, varying temperatures, elevated noise levels, and other industrial conditions. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided as required.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work on innovative products from concept to production.
• Collaborative and team-oriented engineering environment.
• Direct impact on product development and manufacturing success.
• Professional growth and development opportunities within a growing organization.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Blair, NE.

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

This is a fully onsite position in Blair,NE.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 24, 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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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.