Designer

ACTalent; Rock Island (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Actalent in Rock Island, IL is seeking an intermediate-level mechanical design engineer to design complex welding and machining fixtures, robotic weld cells, and related jigs, dies, and fixtures. You will study specifications, blueprints, tool orders, and shop data to resolve design problems related to material characteristics, tolerances, service requirements, manufacturing procedures, and cost.

The role requires 2–3 years of Creo fixture design experience, an associate degree in engineering,

Qualifications

• Associates degree in engineering required.
• 2-3 years of experience with tooling and fixture design using Creo required.
• Pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical design experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design complex welding and machining fixtures, robotic weld cells, and related jigs, dies, and fixtures.
• Study specifications, engineering blueprints, tool orders, and shop data.
• Collaborate with engineering and shop personnel to resolve design problems related to material characteristics, tolerances, service requirements, manufacturing procedures, and cost.

Skills

Creo

Mechanical design

CAD

Design for manufacturing

Education

Associates degree in engineering

Tools

Pneumatic design

Hydraulic design

Electrical design

Job description

Description

Design complex welding and machining holding fixtures, robotic weld cells, special machines, and related jigs, dies, and fixtures.Study specifications, engineering blueprints, tool orders, and shop data.Work with engineering and shop employees to resolved design problems related to material characteristics, dimensional tolerances, service requirements, manufacturing procedures, and cost.

Skills

creo, Mechanical design, Cad, design for manufacturing

Top Skills Details

creo,Mechanical design

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Associates degree in engineering required2-3 years of experience with tooling and fixture design using creo requiredPneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical design experience preferred

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rock Island, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Rock Island,IL.

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 withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification oradjustment 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 thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this lawshall 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 applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.