Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Actalent; Illinois; On-site; USD 66,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for a contract-to-hire role in Bridgeview, IL. The candidate will design components for automated welding equipment and Additive Manufacturing Systems, generate detailed drawings, and coordinate with multiple teams to ensure customer specs are met.

The position emphasizes cost-effective design, documentation, and collaboration with vendors. Onsite work in Bridgeview with comprehensive benefits is provided.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical design experience, specifically in OEM or capital equipment.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering OR an additional 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience using Creo/Pro‑E modeling software; experience with FEA in Creo is advantageous.
• Experience checking mechanical drawings with advanced GD&T.
• Experience documenting engineering calculations and design changes for future reference and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Design machine components and tooling with proper mechanical fit and tolerance based on customer specifications.
• Work with external vendors to specify commercially available parts and supplement custom designs.
• Document engineering calculations and decisions clearly, referencing existing designs when applicable.
• Coordinate relevant work with the Applications, Electrical, Software, Process, and Manufacturing departments.
• Present finalized mechanical designs to customers during formal design reviews.
• Create technical drawings for fabrication and assembly.
• Check the work of other Mechanical Engineers prior to release for manufacture.
• Maintain engineering records in accordance with design, release, and revision processes.
• Support Manufacturing throughout the build process and document as-built changes.
• Support machine manual generation by identifying spare parts and communicating design intent.
• Continuously review products and suggest cost reductions for new and existing designs.
• Respond to customer and/or fabricator questions when applicable.

Skills

Mechanical design

Creo/Pro-E

GD&T

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

FEA in Creo

Job description

Job Description

Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for designing mechanical components and assemblies that are cost-effective and meet customer specifications for automated welding equipment and Additive Manufacturing Systems. This role involves creating technical drawings, coordinating with various departments, and maintaining engineering records.

Responsibilities

• Design machine components and tooling with proper mechanical fit and tolerance based on customer specifications.
• Work with external vendors to specify commercially available parts and supplement custom designs.
• Document engineering calculations and decisions clearly, referencing existing designs when applicable.
• Coordinate relevant work with the Applications, Electrical, Software, Process, and Manufacturing departments.
• Present finalized mechanical designs to customers during formal design reviews.
• Create technical drawings for fabrication and assembly.
• Check the work of other Mechanical Engineers prior to release for manufacture.
• Maintain engineering records in accordance with design, release, and revision processes.
• Support Manufacturing throughout the build process and document as-built changes.
• Support machine manual generation by identifying spare parts and communicating design intent.
• Continuously review products and suggest cost reductions for new and existing designs.
• Respond to customer and/or fabricator questions when applicable.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of mechanical design experience, specifically in OEM or capital equipment.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering OR an additional 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience using Creo/Pro‑E modeling software; experience with FEA in Creo is advantageous.
• Experience checking mechanical drawings with advanced GD&T.
• Experience documenting engineering calculations and design changes for future reference and presentation.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bridgeview, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.07 - $60.09/hr.

• 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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bridgeview,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 18, 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.

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