URGENT: Mechanical Engineer II - III

Actalent; Cudahy (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Job summary

Actalent, a leading engineering services provider, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II-III for a contract-to-hire role in Cudahy, WI. This onsite position focuses on design, development, testing, and continuous improvement of electrical distribution products and assemblies.

The role requires CAD proficiency (SolidWorks/AutoCAD), ERP/MRP experience, and strong communication and problem-solving abilities within a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
• Experience with electrical distribution equipment or industrial products preferred.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar CAD software.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems preferred.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components, assemblies, and enclosures for electrical distribution equipment.
• Develop detailed 3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings, and bills of materials (BOMs).
• Support new product development from concept through production
• Review customer specifications and ensure design compliance.
• Evaluate materials and components for performance and manufacturability.
• Provide technical support to Manufacturing, Production, and Quality.
• Troubleshoot product and manufacturing issues.
• Implement engineering change requests and design revisions.
• Participate in design reviews and prototype builds.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

CAD design

Communication

Analytical

Problem solving

Manufacturing environment

Lifting 25 lbs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

ERP/MRP

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer II- III

Position Overview

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the design, development, testing, and continuous improvement of electrical distribution products and related mechanical assemblies. This role collaborates with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production to develop reliable, manufacturable, and cost-effective products while meeting customer specifications and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Product Design & Development

• Design mechanical components, assemblies, and enclosures for electrical distribution equipment.
• Develop detailed 3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings, and bills of materials (BOMs).
• Support new product development from concept through production
• Review customer specifications and ensure design compliance.
• Evaluate materials and components for performance and manufacturability.

2. Engineering Support

• Provide technical support to Manufacturing, Production, and Quality.
• Troubleshoot product and manufacturing issues.
• Implement engineering change requests and design revisions.
• Participate in design reviews and prototype builds.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

3. Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain engineering drawings and revision records.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements and applicable standards.
• Support document control and engineering change processes.
• Develop work instructions and assembly documentation.
• Participate in validation and verification activities.

4. Project Coordination

• Coordinate engineering tasks to meet project schedules.
• Collaborate with Purchasing and suppliers on technical matters.
• Support Project Managers during execution.
• Identify cost reduction and value engineering opportunities.
• Communicate technical updates to stakeholders.

5. Team Support

• Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Sales, and Operations.
• Assist with training on new products and design changes.
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes.
• Support customer visits and factory acceptance testing when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
• Experience with electrical distribution equipment or industrial products preferred.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar CAD software.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems preferred.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

Level Expectations Mechanical Engineer II

• Typically 5+ years of mechanical design experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Independently completes assigned product design, drawing, BOM, and engineering change work within established processes.
• Troubleshoots product and manufacturing issues and participates in design reviews, prototype builds, and validation activities
• Coordinates assigned engineering tasks and works cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Production, and Project Management.

Mechanical Engineer III

• Typically 7+ years of progressive mechanical design experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Independently leads complex product design and development work from concept through production, including technical decisions, drawings, BOMs, and design revisions.
• Leads or provides technical direction during design reviews, troubleshooting, validation, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Serves as a technical resource to other engineers and cross-functional teams and may mentor less-experienced engineers
• Takes greater ownership of project coordination, technical risk, manufacturability, cost reduction, and communication of technical updates to stakeholders.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cudahy, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $31.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cudahy,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 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.

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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.