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Mechanical Design Engineer

Actalent
Burnsville, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2026
Job Title: Mechanical Design EngineerJob Description

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to join our dynamic team. You will be responsible for creating and developing mechanical parts and assemblies using 3D CAD software, with a preference for SolidWorks. Your designs will consider function, strength, manufacturability, and assembly. You will carry designs through the full product lifecycle, including concept development, prototyping, and production readiness. This role requires hands-on experience taking a product from initial concept through to production.

Responsibilities
  • Create and develop mechanical parts and assemblies using 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
  • Carry designs through the full product lifecycle, including concept development, prototyping, and production readiness.
  • Perform tolerance analysis and basic structural evaluations as needed.
  • Produce detailed drawings and documentation for supplier fabrication and internal use.
  • Build and maintain bills of materials and part documentation.
  • Provide hands-on support during prototype builds and early production runs.
  • Collaborate with engineering, validation, purchasing, quality, and production teams to resolve technical issues.
  • Apply data-driven thinking to troubleshoot design and product issues.
  • Participate in technical standards and compliance-related efforts, including ISO-aligned activities.
  • Communicate design intent and technical concepts clearly to internal teams and external customers.
Essential Skills
  • Mechanical engineering and design expertise.
  • Hands-on experience taking a product from initial concept through production.
  • Experience with sheet metal fabrication and/or stamping.
  • Experience with mechanical and motion-based design.
  • Experience with machining and turning.
  • Experience with injection molding and/or die casting.
  • Experience with surface finishing processes for metal and plastic components.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Familiarity with finite element analysis.
  • Experience in a fast-growing company in a niche, growing marketplace.
  • Relevant technical experience in manufacturing processes.
  • Ability to support multiple smaller projects running concurrently.
  • Experience with component manufacturing handled by external suppliers and final assembly completed onsite.
  • Regular interaction with customers and suppliers.
Work Environment

This is a hybrid position with three days in the office: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and a choice day. The role supports numerous smaller projects running concurrently, with component manufacturing handled by external suppliers and final assembly completed onsite. Regular interaction with customers and suppliers is part of the position.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Burnsville, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $95000.00/yr.

Company offers Health, Dental, Vision and 401(k) Plan with employer match 100% employer paid STD, LTD and Life & ADD benefits Generous paid time off (PTO) and holiday benefits Competitive pay commensurate with education, skills, and experience

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Burnsville,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 6, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent
  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $80,000 - $95,000

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