Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for the mechanical design and detailing of custom automated machines and fixtures, mechanical layouts, detail drawings, and BOMs.

This position develops complete mechanical designs, ensures equipment is functional and suitable for the application for which it was sold, and provides technical support to manufacturing throughout machine construction. The role also supports design standards, problem resolution, personnel development, continuous improvement, quality, and workplace safety.

• Hybrid: one day work from home per week

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design, and detail complete custom automation projects
• Prepare mechanical layout prints, detail prints, and BOMs
• Ensure mechanical designs are functional and appropriate for the application
• Read, create, and interpret machine layouts, part prints, technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
• Provide purchased-component information to tech writers
• Provide technical support and resolve problems encountered by manufacturing
• Train and support mechanical design personnel
• Supervise detailers and engineering assistants as needed
• Review procedures and recommend improvements to company standards and mechanical design practices
• Evaluate new or revised technology that may improve design performance or reduce company costs

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Solidworks
• Experience designing automated equipment (not just conveyors)
• Engineering Degree - Bachelors is preferred but would consider a candidate with Associates Degree
• 2 years of experience working as a mechanical engineer within industry (if they have an associates degree, would require 7 years of experience)
• Strong knowledge of the techniques, tools, and principles used to produce precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
• Strong work ethic, high initiative and positive attitude

Work Environment

The company is a turnkey automation solutions provider, designing and building automated tooling and equipment that enhance customer competitiveness.

Team: 5 other mechanical engineers and 1 BOM entry employee.

Typical work hours: 42-48 hours per week, with flexibility to start between 6am-7:30am, except for mandatory meetings on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7am.

The work environment promotes internal growth with opportunities to advance to senior engineering, sales/applications, and project management roles.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hudsonville, MI.

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $42.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Contract to Hire position based out of Hudsonville, MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Hudsonville,MI.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $38 - $42