Machine Design Engineer

As a Machine Design Engineer, you will work on custom automated equipment primarily for the automotive industry. You will utilize FEA, GD&T, and 3D CAD to concept, design, and test complex machines. This role involves collaboration with customers and involves both mechanical and electrical equipment, including gearboxes, electric motors, and load cells. You will also support manufacturing and assembly processes, ensuring project timelines are met and implementing any necessary design changes.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design, and test custom automated equipment for the automotive industry.
• Utilize FEA, GD&T, and 3D CAD tools for machine design.
• Collaborate with customers to understand and meet their equipment needs.
• Work with mechanical and electrical components, such as gearboxes, electric motors, and load cells.
• Support manufacturing and assembly processes to ensure project timelines are met.
• Implement design changes as necessary during the manufacturing process.

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or equivalent experience with an Associate's degree.
• 5-10 years of experience in machine design.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (Solidworks or Inventor).
• Experience with FEA and GD&T.
• Experience with hydraulics or pneumatics.
• Experience with custom automation equipment.

• Experience in the automotive industry.
• Creation of Bill of Materials.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification in Engineering or a Master's Degree.
• Experience with Solidworks and automation equipment for automotive applications.

This position requires onsite work, primarily behind a computer performing design tasks, with regular visits to the manufacturing floor to monitor the process. The role offers the chance to work with a dynamic and growing team, providing support to the automotive industry, and involves interaction with customers and suppliers to ensure project success.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $50.00/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 Grand Rapids,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 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 : $43 - $50