Lead Mechanical Design Engineer - Onsite (SolidWorks)

ACTalent; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer in Plymouth, MN to lead the design and analysis of complex machinery from concept through implementation. You will develop innovative concepts, produce detailed designs, and perform robust calculations while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include designing gearing, actuators, wheels, weldments, applying GD&T, and guiding projects as the Project Engineer to ensure safety, reliability, and manufacturability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years SolidWorks design experience.
• Minimum 3+ years mechanism design experience.
• GD&T on engineering drawings experience.
• Proven ability to lead design projects.

Responsibilities

• Design complex machinery including gearing, actuators, wheels, weldments and bearings.
• Develop and refine mechanical concepts and engineering designs to meet requirements.
• Produce detailed calculations and analyses to validate safety and reliability.
• Serve as Project Engineer for assigned projects overseeing design and implementation.
• Create detailed 3D models and drawings using SolidWorks for manufacturing.

Skills

Mechanism design

Project Engineer experience

GD&T knowledge

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

SolidWorks

3D modeling

Drafting & detailing

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer in Plymouth, MN to lead the design and analysis of complex machinery from concept through implementation. You will develop innovative concepts, produce detailed designs, and perform robust calculations while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include designing gearing, actuators, wheels, weldments, applying GD&T, and guiding projects as the Project Engineer to ensure safety, reliability, and manufacturability.