Sr. Machine Design Engineer

Actalent; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan matching

PTO / Time Off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Sr. Machine Design Engineer to lead design efforts on custom automated equipment for the automotive sector. You will apply FEA, GD&T, and 3D CAD to partner with customers from concept through testing of complex machines.

The role involves working with mechanical and electrical components, including gearboxes, motors, and load cells, and supporting manufacturing and assembly while driving on-time delivery and design iterations.

Qualifications

• BSME with 5+ years’ experience or 5–10 years of machine design experience without a degree.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (Solidworks or Inventor).
• Experience with FEA and GD&T.
• Hydraulics or Pneumatics experience.
• Experience with custom automation equipment.
• Excellent communication and client-facing experience.
• Strong mathematical experience.

Responsibilities

• Work on custom automated equipment primarily for the automotive industry.
• Utilize FEA, GD&T, and 3D CAD to collaborate with customers in concepting, designing, and testing complex machines.
• Work with mechanical and electrical equipment, including gearboxes, electric motors, and load cells.
• Support manufacturing and assembly processes for multiple projects, ensuring timelines are met and design changes are implemented.

Skills

BSME or 5+ years experience

FEA

GD&T

Hydraulics or Pneumatics

Custom automation equipment

Client-facing communication

Mathematical proficiency

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) or Master's degree

Tools

Solidworks

Inventor

Job description

Job Title: Sr. Machine Design Engineer Essential Skills

• - Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) with 5+ years of experience, or 5-10 years of Machine Design experience without a degree.
• - Proficiency in 3D CAD software (Solidworks or Inventor).
• - Experience with FEA and GD&T.
• - Hydraulics or Pneumatics experience.
• - Experience with custom automation equipment.
• - Excellent communication skills and client-facing experience.
• - Strong mathematical experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• - Experience with Solidworks.
• - Knowledge of automation equipment for the automotive industry.
• - Experience in creating Bill of Materials.
• - Professional Engineer (PE) certification or a Master's Degree in Engineering.
• - Any relevant certifications are a plus.

Job Description

Join our dynamic team as a Sr. Machine Design Engineer, where you will work on custom automated equipment, primarily for the automotive industry. You will utilize FEA, GD&T, and 3D CAD to collaborate with customers in concepting, designing, and testing complex machines. Your role will involve working with both mechanical and electrical equipment, including gearboxes, electric motors, and load cells. Additionally, you will support the manufacturing and assembly processes for multiple projects, ensuring timelines are met and implementing any necessary design changes.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grand Rapids, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.27 - $55.29/hr. 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. 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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Grand Rapids,MI.

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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Massachusetts Lie Detector

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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