Mechanical Engineer

Actalent; Tecumseh Township (MI); On-site; USD 82,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join a dynamic team focused on designing and manufacturing precision components for plastics extrusion and injection molding. The role blends mechanical design, CAD modeling, and hands-on manufacturing support to improve equipment performance.

You will work closely with machinists to ensure designs are producible, perform reverse engineering on existing parts, and participate in continuous improvement efforts across design reviews and manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• Strong CAD experience with detailed drawings.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment and reading tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Design and modify precision mechanical components for plastics processing equipment.
• Create and maintain CAD models, drawings, and manufacturing docs.
• Support production through troubleshooting and process improvements.
• Collaborate with machinists to ensure designs are manufacturable.
• Perform reverse engineering on existing components and assemblies.
• Assist with machine programming and related activities.
• Verify dimensions using micrometers and calipers.
• Participate in design reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support customer-driven modifications and product improvements.
• Spend time on the manufacturing floor validating designs.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Manufacturing experience

Reading drawings

Machining knowledge

Reverse engineering

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical EngineerJob Description

Join a dynamic team dedicated to designing and manufacturing precision components for plastic extrusion and injection molding processes. This role involves a combination of mechanical design, CAD modeling, manufacturing support, reverse engineering, machining knowledge, and project execution to enhance the performance and efficiency of plastics processing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design and modify precision mechanical components used in plastics processing equipment.

• Create and maintain CAD models, engineering drawings, and manufacturing documentation.

• Support production through troubleshooting, process improvements, and design modifications.

• Work closely with machinists and manufacturing personnel to ensure designs can be produced efficiently.

• Perform reverse engineering activities on existing customer components and assemblies.

• Support machine programming and manufacturing-related technical activities.

• Verify dimensions and product quality using measurement equipment such as micrometers and calipers.

• Participate in design reviews, problem-solving efforts, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Assist with customer-driven engineering modifications and product improvements.

• Spend time on the manufacturing floor validating designs and supporting production.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.

• 7+ years of Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering experience.

• Strong CAD experience creating mechanical designs and detailed manufacturing drawings.

• Experience working within a manufacturing environment.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, and mechanical aptitude.

• Understanding of machining processes.

• Experience supporting products from design through manufacturing.

• Sheet metal or metals experience (Metallurgy or materials knowledge).

• Reverse engineering experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Precision machining or CNC machining experience.

• Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar 3D CAD software.

• Exposure to plastics processing, extrusion, or injection molding equipment.

• CNC programming experience.

• Experience working in a custom manufacturing or low-volume/high-mix environment.

• Hands‑on fabrication, welding, machining, automotive, or mechanical hobby experience.

Work Environment

This position is set in a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment that combines engineering, precision machining, and manufacturing expertise. It requires spending time both at a computer and on the production floor solving real-world manufacturing problems. The role involves close collaboration with manufacturing personnel to ensure practical and manufacturable designs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Tecumseh, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $82000.00 - $102000.00/yr.

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.

Competitive salary with annual review opportunities Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company contribution/match Paid vacation and holidays Career growth opportunities within a growing manufacturing organization Hands‑on engineering environment with direct impact on products and manufacturing processes Exposure to design engineering, machining, manufacturing, and customer‑driven product development Small‑company culture with direct access to leadership and decision‑makers Stable, long‑standing manufacturing company serving the plastics processing industry Opportunity to work on custom‑engineered products rather than highly repetitive production work Collaborative team environment where engineers work closely with machinists, manufacturing personnel, and leadership

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Tecumseh,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 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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