Mechanical Engineer

ACTalent; Iowa; On-site; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Davenport, IA seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design and support new product development using Creo. The role focuses on prototyping and manufacturing of products, tooling, and machines for powder coating and painting, with collaboration across manufacturing and illustration teams.

The ideal candidate has strong Creo skills, extensive mechanical design experience, and hands-on prototyping exposure. This onsite contract-to-hire position offers a supportive team with long-tenure members.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Creo design software.
• Strong experience in mechanical engineering.
• Experience in design and prototyping of mechanical machines.
• Expertise in new product development and sheet metal design.
• Knowledge of pressurized vessels, pneumatic cylinders, and powertrain design.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new products using Creo design software.
• Support current product development and enhancement.
• Focus on project concepts, prototyping, and manufacturing.
• Collaborate with the illustration team to assist in manual preparation.
• Work closely with the manufacturing team to ensure product quality and functionality.
• Design products such as tooling and machines for powder coating and painting.
• Apply knowledge of pressure vessels, sheet metal, weldments, powertrains, and belt/chain drives.

Skills

Creo

Mechanical Eng

Prototyping

NPD

Sheet metal

Pressurized vessels

Pneumatic cylinders

Powertrain design

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Design and support new product development and current product support utilizing Creo design software. This role will focus on project concept, prototyping, and manufacturing of products including tooling and machines for powder coating and painting, both wet and dry. Additionally, this role involves assisting the illustration team with manuals and collaborating closely with the manufacturing team.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new products using Creo design software.
• Support current product development and enhancement.
• Focus on project concepts, prototyping, and manufacturing.
• Collaborate with the illustration team to assist in manual preparation.
• Work closely with the manufacturing team to ensure product quality and functionality.
• Design products such as tooling and machines for powder coating and painting.
• Utilize experience with pressurized vessels, sheet metal, weldment design, powertrain design, and belt/chain drives.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Creo design software.
• Strong experience in mechanical engineering.
• Experience in design and prototyping of mechanical machines.
• Expertise in new product development and sheet metal design.
• Knowledge of pressurized vessels, pneumatic cylinders, and powertrain design.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Exposure to electronic solenoids is a plus.
• Familiarity with ASME standards, particularly with pressurized vessels, is advantageous.

Work Environment

The work environment is office-based with occasional hands-on prototyping involvement. The team is small and laid back, allowing for flexibility in schedules for personal appointments. The company culture is tight-knit, with most team members having over 15 years of tenure, providing a supportive environment. The role offers the opportunity to support the full project lifecycle, allowing engineers to see their designs come to life.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Davenport, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $44.00/hr.

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 Davenport,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 19, 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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