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Job Title: Design Engineer
Job Description
As a Design Engineer, you will collaborate with the entire team to develop, design, draft, test, and deliver high-quality metal seals and tooling. Your focus will be on introducing our products into new industries by interfacing with customers to specify seals that meet their needs and bringing those designs to reality. This includes designing tooling, coordinating with vendors, and working closely with manufacturing to produce the high-quality products our customers demand. The role also includes testing products as required and is ideal for someone eager to learn different aspects of engineering. We seek a detail-oriented individual with a strong drive for continuous improvement and a high aptitude for learning.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the sales department and customers to design seals and specify any necessary tooling or testing.
- Coordinate with the purchasing department to identify new vendors for specific products and services.
- Design tooling and machines necessary for the manufacture of seals.
- Work with the manufacturing department to address issues identified during the manufacture of the product.
- Collaborate with engineers to continually improve the manufacturing process by analyzing problems and developing improvements.
Essential Skills
- Mechanical engineering
- Design engineering
- Lean manufacturing
- Drafting
- 5 years of engineering experience
- Prior drafting and modeling experience
- FEA
- Aerospace design
- Sheet metal design
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- FEA experience
- Previous experience within aerospace metals or sheet metals
Work Environment
This role is primarily desk-based within an office environment connected to the manufacturing floor. The company culture is fun and laid-back, with many tenured employees. There are ample opportunities for internal advancement as the company is experiencing significant growth.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Spokane Valley, Washington.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $69992.00 - $90001.60/yr.
• Medical*
• Dental*
• Vision*
• 401(k) w/ match
• Roth 401(k) w/ match
• Flexible spending account (FSA)*
• Dependent flexible spending account*
• Health savings account (HSA) w/company contribution*
• Life insurance*
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Referral program
• Healthy Activity Reimbursement*
• Accident Insurance*
• Critical Illness Insurance*
• Hospital Indemnity Plan*
• Long term disability
• Covered premiums for State leave plan (WPFMLA)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)*
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Spokane Valley,WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 2025.
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.
Salary : $69,992 - $90,002