Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Actalent; La Grange (IL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Disability

HSA

Transportation

EAP

PTO

Job summary

Actalent in La Grange, IL is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer for a contract-to-hire role focused on design of machine components and tooling, with responsibility for drawings and documentation.

You will collaborate across Engineering and Manufacturing, present designs in design reviews, support cost-reduction efforts, and ensure on-site work three days per week.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical design experience in OEM or capital equipment.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience using Creo/Pro-E; FEA in Creo is advantageous.
• Experience checking mechanical drawings with GD&T.
• Experience documenting engineering calculations and design changes.

Responsibilities

• Design machine components and tooling with proper mechanical fit and tolerance.
• Work with external vendors to specify parts and supplement designs.
• Document engineering calculations and decisions referencing existing designs.
• Coordinate work with Applications, Electrical, Software, Process and Manufacturing.
• Present mechanical designs to customers during design reviews.
• Create technical drawings for fabrication and assembly.
• Check work of other Mechanical Engineers prior to release.
• Maintain records per design, release and revision processes.
• Support Manufacturing during build and document as-built changes.
• Support machine manual generation by identifying spare parts.
• Review products and suggest cost reductions for new/existing designs.

Skills

Mechanical design

Creo/Pro-E

GD&T

Documentation

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

5+ years of relevant experience

Tools

WindChill PLM

FEA in Creo

Creo/Pro-E

Job description

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.

• Clearly document engineering calculations and decisions, 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 in the appropriate style 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 the 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.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in cost reduction activities, such as Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).

• Proficiency in MS Office, Creo/Pro-E, and WindChill PLM.

Work Environment

The position is primarily based in an office setting or designated administrative area, with occasional visits to customer facilities, vendor facilities, and trade shows/conferences. Frequent movement through industrial or manufacturing areas is required, along with the use of personal protective equipment and adherence to established safety policies. Applicants must be able to work on-site a minimum of 3 days per week.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

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

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in La Grange,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 25, 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.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.