Mechanical Design Engineer

Actalent; East Moline (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in East Moline, IL for onsite 3D CAD design using Creo, from concept to final delivery. You will design tooling, die fixtures, and weldments for varied applications while managing timelines, resources and customer communication.

The role offers opportunities to mentor engineers and grow into broader leadership responsibilities. The position is a Contract to Hire, requires 8-hour workdays, and offers a clear path to leadership within a hands-on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• Strong mechanical design experience (4+ years) in professional setting.
• Proficiency with Creo for 3D CAD modeling and design.
• Hands-on experience in tooling and fixturing design.
• Ability to manage engineering projects end-to-end, including timelines and resources.
• Experience designing weldments with structural/fabrication considerations.
• Solid foundation in mechanical engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed 3D CAD models and mechanical designs in Creo for customer applications.
• Manage projects from concept through delivery, including timelines and resources.
• Design tooling and die fixtures meeting performance, manufacturability, and safety requirements.
• Develop weldment designs aligned with customer specs and cost targets.
• Collaborate to influence engineering standards and workflows.
• Translate customer requirements into manufacturable designs and documentation.
• Provide mentorship to other engineers and contribute to team development.
• Participate in design reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Creo proficiency

3D CAD modeling

Tooling & fixturing

End-to-end project mgmt

Weldment design

Mechanical engineering principles

Customer communication

4+ years experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Description

This role focuses on 3D CAD mechanical design using Creo, taking projects from initial concept through to final delivery. You will design tooling, die fixtures, and weldments for a variety of customer applications while managing timelines, resources, and communication. The position offers significant influence over engineering standards and workflows, as well as direct interaction with customers and opportunities to mentor other engineers and grow into broader leadership responsibilities.

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer

This role focuses on 3D CAD mechanical design using Creo, taking projects from initial concept through to final delivery. You will design tooling, die fixtures, and weldments for a variety of customer applications while managing timelines, resources, and communication. The position offers significant influence over engineering standards and workflows, as well as direct interaction with customers and opportunities to mentor other engineers and grow into broader leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed 3D CAD models and mechanical designs in Creo for customer applications.
• Manage engineering projects from concept through delivery, including planning timelines, coordinating resources, and maintaining clear communication with customers.
• Design tooling and die fixtures that meet performance, manufacturability, and safety requirements.
• Develop weldment designs that are structurally sound, cost-effective, and aligned with customer specifications.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to influence and refine engineering standards and workflows.
• Translate customer requirements into practical, manufacturable mechanical designs and documentation.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers, supporting their development and contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Participate in design reviews and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project outcomes and engineering practices.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• Strong mechanical design experience, ideally 4+ years in a professional engineering environment.
• Proficiency with Creo for 3D CAD modeling and mechanical design.
• Hands-on experience designing tooling and fixturing for multiple clients or applications.
• Ability to manage engineering projects end-to-end, including timelines, resources, and customer communication.
• Experience designing weldments and understanding structural and fabrication considerations.
• Solid foundation in mechanical engineering principles and their application in product and tooling design.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with SolidWorks for mechanical design and 3D modeling.
• Experience in tooling design and die fixture development.
• Ability to influence engineering standards, workflows, and project processes in a growing organization.
• Strong communication skills for direct customer interaction and cross-functional collaboration.
• Interest in mentoring engineers and stepping into broader leadership responsibilities over time.

Work Environment

This is an onsite role with a standard schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You will work in a professional engineering environment using Creo and other mechanical design tools, collaborating closely with colleagues and interacting directly with customers. The setting supports hands-on design work, clear visibility into project outcomes, and opportunities to shape how engineering is done within a growing organization.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of East Moline, IL.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $42.00/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 &DD 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 East Moline,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 5, 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.

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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.