Mechanical Engineer

Join our dynamic team to engage in a variety of development projects from concept to launch. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will split your time between using Creo for development design work and solving problems related to design for manufacturability, ensuring products are ready for launch.

• Develop design work using Creo.
• Collaborate with Program Managers to ensure timely and satisfactory project delivery.
• Work alongside Manufacturing Engineers to ensure components are assembled as intended, troubleshoot issues, and make necessary design changes.
• Engage with the purchasing team and suppliers, providing CAD data, models, and drawings.
• Collaborate with the tool shop to create or modify tools.
• Develop new plastic designs and work with the molding department to assess moldability.
• Participate in testing, operating equipment as outlined to execute tests.
• Support Neocon Projects by running tests and ensuring product manufacturability for launch.
• Focus on design and tool modification for Demanded Projects.

• Proficiency in Creo and CAD.
• 5 years of Mechanical Engineering experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• Understanding of design with manufacturing in mind.
• Experience in plastic injection molding or die casting environments.

• Formal or informal leadership experience, with cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience in rough metal fabrication, including break forming, sheet metal, light welding operations, machining, mill, lathe, and CNC.
• Proficiency in Solidworks.
• Ability to direct work and share ideas with the team.

Work a standard 40-hour week from 8 AM to 5 PM, with a 1-hour lunch break, offering some flexibility in hours. You'll be part of a supportive team including a Project Manager, Engineers, and Project Engineer, with additional part-time support. Enjoy benefits like sick leave and holidays.

This is a Contract position based out of Rockford, MI.

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $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)

This is a fully onsite position in Rockford,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 4, 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.

Salary : $45 - $50