Mechanical Engineer – Plastics Processing & Design

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

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