Design Engineer

Design Engineer

Job Description

Join our dynamic team as a Design Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in examining requests from various departments such as production, service, and technical publications. You will utilize your expertise in Solidworks and Autocad to implement design changes and collaborate with product design teams for significant modifications. Additionally, you will manage engineering change orders and support production inventory by liaising with vendors or switching suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Examine requests from production, service, and other engineering teams for necessary changes or updates.
• Utilize Solidworks and Autocad to implement design changes.
• Collaborate with product design teams on large design changes.
• Work with vendors or switch suppliers to support production inventory.
• Assist in implementing changes on the production floor if needed.
• Create engineering change orders within BOM, PDM, etc.
• Manage the ECN system for timelines and requests.
• Follow up on field requests as they arise.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Solidworks and Autocad.
• Experience with engineering change orders.
• Strong mechanical engineering and design skills.
• Knowledge of sheet metal and heavy equipment design.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Agricultural Engineering.
• 6 months of experience with Solidworks.
• Previous experience with ECN is preferred.

Work Environment

You will be part of a team consisting of ten engineers, including three contract engineers. The environment is collaborative, with frequent interactions with production. You will work in a cubicle-style setting with your direct team and occasionally visit the production floor and other plants for meetings. The dress code is 'dress for your day,' allowing jeans and a polo, but steel-toed boots are required. Work hours are Monday to Friday, starting between 6:30 AM and 7:00 AM.

This is a Contract position based out of Pella, IA.

The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $31.25/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Pella,IA.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 20, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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