Mechanical Design Engineer

Actalent, Inc.; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Job summary

Actalent, Inc. in Neenah, WI is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer with hands-on experience in SolidWorks and Creo Parametric to design and verify mechanical components and systems.

The role includes mentoring on a global discipline team, developing concepts, and delivering prototypes through formal verification tests on a contract-to-hire basis. Minimum 5 years of mechanical design experience and a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5 years of mechanical design experience.
• Experience with SolidWorks and Creo Parametric.
• Experience with sheet metal and plastic injection molding.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering concepts meeting stakeholder requirements.
• Mentor global discipline team where applicable.
• Develop mechanical components and system concepts.
• Architect mechanical solutions using theory and simulations.
• Implement and verify designs with appropriate EDA tools.
• Deliver prototypes by selecting components and supervising assembly.
• Develop and execute mechanical design verification test plans.
• Support prototype development with documentation.

Skills

Cross-discipline development

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred)

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo Parametric

Sheet metal

Plastic injection molding

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

Develop engineering and product concepts that are innovative, high-quality, cost-appropriate, and satisfy the needs and requirements of all stakeholders, including customers, manufacturing, material, and agency needs. Mentor others on the global discipline team where applicable, and develop mechanical components and system concepts that meet customer requirements. Architect and design mechanical solutions by analyzing performance and feasibility of alternative concepts using theory, simulations, and mathematical models. Implement and verify mechanical designs using appropriate EDA tools, deliver prototype units to customers by selecting components, procuring or fabricating models, and supervising assembly. Develop and execute mechanical design verification test plans per requirements specifications to ensure prototypes meet design requirements. Support the development and assembly of prototypes by providing documentation and assistance to ensure high-quality prototypes are built in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering and product concepts that meet stakeholders' needs and requirements.
• Mentor others on the global discipline team where applicable.
• Develop mechanical components and system concepts that satisfy customer requirements.
• Architect and design mechanical solutions by analyzing performance and feasibility of alternative concepts using theory, simulations, and mathematical models.
• Implement and verify mechanical designs using appropriate EDA tools.
• Deliver prototype units to customers by selecting components, procuring or fabricating models, and supervising assembly.
• Develop and execute mechanical design verification test plans per requirements specifications.
• Support the development and assembly of prototypes by providing documentation and assistance.

Essential Skills

• Experience with SolidWorks, sheet metal, and plastic injection molding.
• Experience with Creo Parametric.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering.
• 5 years of experience in mechanical design.
• Intermediate cross-discipline development knowledge.
• Ability to develop good working relationships with team members.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with both Creo Parametric and SolidWorks is desired.

Work Environment

The work environment involves working with engineering design tools and software such as SolidWorks and Creo Parametric. The position requires collaboration with a global team and the ability to mentor others. The engineer will be involved in prototype development, requiring attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks to ensure timely delivery of high-quality prototypes.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Neenah, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $50.00/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.

• 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