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 insurance

HSA

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent in East Moline, IL is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead 3D CAD development in Creo from concept to delivery, designing tooling, fixtures, and weldments for client applications, while coordinating timelines and communicating with customers. You will mentor fellow engineers and influence engineering standards.

Onsite workweek, with room for growth into broader leadership roles. The role emphasizes collaboration, continuous improvement, and hands-on design in a professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• 4+ years of mechanical design experience.
• Proficiency with Creo for 3D CAD modeling.
• Experience designing tooling and fixturing for multiple clients.
• Ability to manage engineering projects end‑to‑end and communicate with customers.
• Experience designing weldments and understanding fabrication considerations.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed 3D CAD models in Creo for customer applications.
• Manage projects from concept through delivery with timelines and resources.
• Design tooling and die fixtures meeting performance and safety requirements.
• Develop weldment designs aligned with customer specifications.
• Collaborate to influence engineering standards and workflows.
• Mentor engineers and participate in design reviews and process improvements.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project management

Mentorship

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer 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.

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 & 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 East Moline,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

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