Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Custom Machinery & R&D

Actalent; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) with matching

Longevity bonus

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design custom machinery and tooling from concept to production and customer installation. You will own the mechanical scope, develop manufacturable designs, and work with cross-functional teams to meet schedules and budgets.

The role emphasizes hands-on shop involvement, project execution, and ongoing improvements to existing equipment and standard components, with a strong focus on automotive-related applications.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 35 years of experience in machine tools or a related industry such as automation equipment, capital equipment, or precision machining.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop custom machinery, machine tooling, mechanical components, and assemblies from concept through production and customer installation.
• Create, update, and maintain 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, BOMs, and related engineering documentation.
• Develop mechanical designs prioritizing manufacturability, reliability, serviceability, performance, safety, and cost.
• Own the mechanical scope of assigned machine projects and ensure deliverables meet technical, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Coordinate with Controls Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, Purchasing, vendors, and customers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify long-lead mechanical components and support Purchasing in sourcing and managing these items.
• Support outside fabrication activities by providing clear drawings, specifications, and technical guidance.
• Evaluate new technologies, components, and design approaches to improve equipment performance and standardization.
• Improve existing equipment and standard mechanical components by implementing design enhancements and cost-saving opportunities.
• Work hands-on with shop personnel during machine build, startup, debugging, and runoff to resolve mechanical issues.
• Verify equipment performance through testing, troubleshooting, and refinement of mechanical systems.
• Support service technicians during customer installations with mechanical expertise.
• Provide technical support to customers, Sales, and Aftermarket teams regarding mechanical design, operation, and maintenance.
• Collaborate with a small engineering team to share knowledge, standardize designs, and support R&D initiatives.
• Contribute to new product development projects in the R&D lab and participate in the design of large, complex, multi-million-dollar machines.

Skills

3D CAD

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

ERP systems

Design for manufacturability

Powertrain experience

Engineering collaboration

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

ERP system

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design custom machinery and tooling from concept to production and customer installation. You will own the mechanical scope, develop manufacturable designs, and work with cross-functional teams to meet schedules and budgets.

The role emphasizes hands-on shop involvement, project execution, and ongoing improvements to existing equipment and standard components, with a strong focus on automotive-related applications.