Mechanical Engineer: Prototyping & Tooling for Coating Equipment

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

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.