What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer position at Actalent?
Job Description
As a Mechanical Engineer, you will create product designs under the guidance of a design engineer. Your designs will meet industry manufacturing processes, adhere to government regulations, and fulfill customer requirements. You will generate CAD models, layouts, and detailed drawings, ensuring they include appropriate tolerance and GD&T specifications. You will be responsible for maintaining parts lists, standard build configurations, and the CAD database, supporting the product lifecycle from concept to production. Your role will involve solving design-related problems to enhance product improvements and collaborating with manufacturing and procurement partners to implement design changes. You will also prepare new concept designs and evaluate their feasibility.
Responsibilities
- Create product designs that align with industry standards and customer requirements.
- Generate CAD models, layouts, and detailed drawings with appropriate specifications.
- Maintain parts lists, standard build configurations, and the CAD database.
- Support the timely completion of tasks to meet development schedules.
- Drive product improvements through robust problem-solving techniques.
- Collaborate with manufacturing and procurement to implement design changes.
- Ensure designs meet component or system specifications.
- Prepare new concept designs and evaluate their feasibility.
- Perform miscellaneous project-related assignments.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in mechanical design.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Collaborative mindset and strong soft skills.
- Cultural fit within the team.
- Experience in new product development.
- Knowledge of the powersports industry.
The work environment is onsite at a facility located in Big Lake. The facility is modern, being only 3 years old, and offers ample opportunities for growth within the powersports industry. The role reports to a direct superior.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Big Lake, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $42.00/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 Big Lake,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 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 : $32 - $42