Mechanical Engineer
Job in
Bettendorf, Scott County, Iowa, 52722, USA
Listed on 2026-06-18
Listing for:
Actalent
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-18
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Product Engineer -
Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Product Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Mechanical Engineer
Job Description
This Mechanical Engineer role focuses on new product development for positioners and welding automation systems, including a precision, robot‑programmed product line. You will lead mechanical design activities in Creo, perform analysis and tolerance studies for high‑precision components, and support integration of automation, motion control, robotics, hydraulics, and structural systems. The position offers a clear succession pipeline toward future engineering leadership, with opportunities to wear multiple hats, shape your career path, and contribute directly to a growing product portfolio in a collaborative, team‑oriented environment.
Responsibilities
+ Study specifications, engineering blueprints, tool orders, and shop data to understand design requirements and manufacturing constraints.
+ Confer with engineering, service, and shop personnel to resolve design issues related to material characteristics, dimensional tolerances, service requirements, manufacturing procedures, and cost.
+ Spend approximately 70% of your time using Creo for 3D CAD design, modeling, and detailing of components and assemblies.
+ Work approximately 15% of your time on the production floor with production teams and fabricators to support service, troubleshooting, and design clarification.
+ Allocate approximately 15% of your time to ERF integration and analysis, ensuring that engineering changes are properly evaluated and implemented.
+ Lead new product development efforts for positioners and welding automation systems, including precision, robot‑programmed product lines.
+ Perform mechanical design, finite element analysis (FEA), geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and tolerance analysis for high‑precision, tight‑fit components.
+ Drive design‑for‑manufacturing practices to ensure repeatability, reliability, and scalability of products.
+ Support the integration of automation, motion control, robotics, hydraulic systems, and structural systems into cohesive solutions.
+ Collaborate cross‑functionally with manufacturing teams, suppliers, and leadership to execute product roadmaps and meet project milestones.
+ Develop and maintain accurate bills of materials (BOMs) and CAD documentation to support manufacturing and lifecycle management.
+ Apply lean product development principles to streamline design processes and improve product performance.
+ Contribute to project management activities for new product development, including planning, coordination, and progress tracking.
+ Engage in continuous improvement initiatives, incorporating feedback from the shop floor and service teams into design updates.
Essential Skills
+ Bachelor's degree and 3+ years' experience preferred, or equivalent experience combined with an associate's degree.
+ Proficiency in 3D CAD design for manufacturing, with strong experience using Creo for modeling and detailing.
+ Ability to interpret and apply engineering blueprints, specifications, and shop data in a manufacturing environment.
+ Experience creating and managing bills of materials (BOMs) for mechanical assemblies.
+ Hands‑on experience with CAD design and CAD documentation for production.
+ Working knowledge of finite element analysis (FEA) for structural and mechanical components.
+ Proficiency in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and performing tolerance analysis for high‑precision, tight‑fit components.
+ Experience designing for manufacturing, with a focus on repeatability, reliability, and scalability.
+ Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, service, and shop personnel to resolve design and manufacturing issues.
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Experience with 3D CAD design for manufacturing processes and production environments.
Additional
Skills & Qualifications
+ Project management experience for new product development initiatives.
+ Experience using Creo and Windchill for CAD and product lifecycle management.
+ Hydraulic system design experience, including integration into mechanical systems.
+ Robotic and welding automation systems experience, including exposure to robotic applications.
+ Structural analysis experience, particularly using FEA tools.
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