Design Engineer

Actalent; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Professional development

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Design Engineer II in Albany, NY, to design polypropylene venting systems and OEM components from concept through production. You will gain exposure to product design, testing, manufacturing, and customer collaboration while building a long-term career with a rapidly expanding company.

This hands-on role requires 3–4 years in design/manufacturing engineering, proficiency with Creo/SolidWorks, and a strong focus on mechanical design, documentation, and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 3–4 years of product design or manufacturing engineering experience.
• Proficiency with Creo, SolidWorks, or similar 3D CAD.
• Strong mechanical design, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and customer-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Design new products, assemblies, and custom components using Creo, SolidWorks, or similar 3D CAD software.
• Create 3D models, engineering drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation.
• Translate customer requirements into practical, manufacturable solutions.
• Apply DFM/DFA principles to improve product quality, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Support prototype development, product testing, and first-article builds.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Sales, and customers throughout the product lifecycle.
• Assist with tooling, fixtures, gauges, and 3D printing projects.
• Participate in product validation, troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and quality initiatives.

Skills

Creo

SolidWorks

3D CAD

Mechanical design

Documentation

DFM/DFMA

Prototyping

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

Design. Innovate. Launch.
Are you a hands‑on engineer who enjoys turning ideas into real‑world products? Join our growing team and help develop innovative polypropylene venting systems and OEM components from concept through production. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to product design, testing, manufacturing, and customer collaboration while building a long‑term career with a rapidly expanding company.

Design Engineer II

Design. Innovate. Launch.
Are you a hands‑on engineer who enjoys turning ideas into real‑world products? Join our growing team and help develop innovative polypropylene venting systems and OEM components from concept through production. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to product design, testing, manufacturing, and customer collaboration while building a long‑term career with a rapidly expanding company.

What You'll Do

• Design new products, assemblies, and custom components using Creo, SolidWorks, or similar 3D CAD software.
• Create 3D models, engineering drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation.
• Translate customer requirements into practical, manufacturable solutions.
• Apply DFM/DFA principles to improve product quality, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Support prototype development, product testing, and first-article builds.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Sales, and customers throughout the product lifecycle.
• Assist with tooling, fixtures, gauges, and 3D printing projects.
• Participate in product validation, troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and quality initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 3-4 years of product design or manufacturing engineering experience.
• Proficiency with Creo, SolidWorks, or similar 3D CAD software.
• Strong mechanical design, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and customer‑focused mindset.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Preferred Experience

• Plastic injection molding and plastics product design.
• DFM, DFA, Lean Manufacturing, DFMEA, and PFMEA methodologies.
• Tooling, fixtures, gauges, and 3D printing.
• Familiarity with UL, ANSI, NFPA, and related industry standards.

Why Join Us?

• Work on products from concept through launch.
• Collaborate with a talented cross‑functional engineering team.
• Gain hands‑on exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Strong opportunities for growth into project leadership roles.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, PTO, and professional development programs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Albany, NY.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $110000.00/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.
Career Development through the UCG Exchange Program
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Albany, NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Albany,NY.

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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