Mechanical Engineer

Location: Rockford

Job Title:

Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Join our dynamic team as a Mechanical Engineer, where you will play a key role in developing projects from concept to launch. This role requires a balance of design work and problem-solving, with a strong focus on design for manufacturability. You will spend half of your time using Creo and the other half addressing design challenges to ensure products are ready for successful market introduction.

Responsibilities

* Utilize Creo for development design work.

* Collaborate with Program Managers to ensure timely and satisfactory project delivery.

* Work alongside Manufacturing Engineers to troubleshoot and resolve assembly issues, making necessary design changes.

* Engage with the purchasing team and suppliers, providing CAD data, models, and drawings.

* Collaborate with the tool shop to create or modify tools.

* Develop new plastic designs and work with the molding department to assess moldability.

* Participate in hands-on testing, executing pre-outlined equipment tests.

* Support Neocon Projects by conducting tests and preparing products for manufacturability and production launch.

* Lead heavy design efforts for Demanded Projects, involving tool modifications and creations.

Essential Skills

* Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

* 5+ years of Mechanical Engineering experience

* Proficiency in CAD software (Solid Works or Creo preferred)

* Experience in new product development and prototype design

* Understanding of design for manufacturability

* Experience with multiple materials such as plastic injection molding, die casting, aluminum extrusions, metal fabrication, and formed sheet metal

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

* Formal or informal leadership experience

* Experience working cross-functionally with different departments

* Ability to take initiative and share ideas with the team

* Experience in rough metal fabrication, including break forming, sheet metal, light welding operations, machining, mill, lathe, and CNC

* Proficiency in Smartsheets

Work Environment

This is a full-time position with a standard schedule of 40 hours per week, typically from 8 AM to 5 PM with a flexible 1-hour lunch break.

You will be part of a supportive team including a Project Manager, Engineers, and other team members.

This role offers a hands-on environment perfect for individuals passionate about ideation and prototyping. Benefits include sick leave and six holidays.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Rockford, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $50.00/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 Rockford,MI.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 8, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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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