Design / Quoting Engineer

Actalent; Caledonia Township (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Actalent is hiring a Design / Quoting Engineer to balance 50% design work with 50% quoting duties at our Machesney Park, IL site. You will design in Solidworks and develop accurate cost estimates, pricing, and technical quotations from engineering specs and drawings.

You will collaborate with sales, engineering, manufacturing, and purchasing to ensure quotes are technically sound and profitable. This contract-to-hire role offers onsite work with a pay range of $30.00–$33.00 per hour and

Qualifications

• Proficiency in 3D design and mechanical engineering using Solidworks.
• Experience in preparing quotes and cost estimates.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 3D design using Solidworks.
• Prepare cost estimates, pricing, and technical quotations from specifications and drawings.
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and customers to ensure accurate, competitive quotes.

Skills

3D design

Quotes & estimates

Education

BSME or related (0+ yrs)

Job description

• Conduct 3D design using Solidworks.

Job Description: Design / Quoting Engineer

The Design / Quoting Engineer position is a dynamic role requiring a balance of 50% design and 50% quoting responsibilities. This role involves using Solidworks for 3D design and preparing precise cost estimates, pricing, and technical quotations for customers based on engineering specifications, drawings, and project requirements. Collaboration with various departments such as sales, engineering, manufacturing, and purchasing, as well as direct customer interaction, is essential to ensure quotes are technically accurate, competitive, and profitable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 3D design using Solidworks.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates, pricing, and technical quotations based on engineering specifications, drawings, and project requirements.
• Collaborate closely with sales, engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and customers to ensure accurate and competitive quotes.
• Review customer Requests for Quotation (RFQs), drawings, specifications, and technical requirements.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for materials, labor, tooling, machining, fabrication, and outsourced services.
• Develop accurate and competitive customer quotations and proposals.
• Work with engineering and manufacturing teams to assess feasibility, production methods, and lead times.
• Coordinate with purchasing to obtain vendor pricing and subcontractor quotes.
• Analyze historical costing data and manufacturing processes to improve quote accuracy.
• Maintain quote documentation, pricing records, and update ERP/CRM systems.
• Support sales teams with technical clarifications and customer communication.
• Participate in quote review meetings.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, customer requirements, and quality expectations.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in 3D design and mechanical engineering using Solidworks.
• Experience in preparing quotes and cost estimates.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) with 0+ years of experience or an associate's degree with 3+ years of experience.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Machesney park, IL.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $33.00/hr.

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.

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 Machesney park,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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

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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.