Entry-Level Design Engineer: SolidWorks & Quoting

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

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Design / Quoting Engineer to support both product design and cost estimating activities in Rockford, IL. You will perform 3D mechanical design in SolidWorks and develop accurate customer quotations and proposals, collaborating with sales, engineering, manufacturing, and purchasing teams.

The role emphasizes manufacturing process understanding, cost estimation, and quotation development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Associate's degree with relevant experience.
• Experience with SolidWorks and mechanical design.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, costing, and quoting.
• Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify 3D mechanical designs using SolidWorks
• Review customer RFQs, drawings, and technical specifications
• Develop cost estimates and customer quotations for manufactured products
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and purchasing teams to assess feasibility, lead times, and pricing
• Support customer and sales inquiries with technical information
• Maintain quote documentation and pricing records in ERP/CRM systems

Skills

Mechanical design

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Associate's degree with relevant experience

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Design / Quoting Engineer to support both product design and cost estimating activities in Rockford, IL. You will perform 3D mechanical design in SolidWorks and develop accurate customer quotations and proposals, collaborating with sales, engineering, manufacturing, and purchasing teams.

The role emphasizes manufacturing process understanding, cost estimation, and quotation development.