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Product Engineer

Actalent
Menomonee Falls, WI Contractor
POSTED ON 4/14/2026 CLOSED ON 6/11/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Engineer position at Actalent?

Job Title: Product Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a talented Product Engineer to lead the technical integration of an externally developed product into our New Product Development (NPD) and product lifecycle processes. This role will ensure that existing product designs align with our standards for safety, performance, reliability, manufacturability, and serviceability.

Responsibilities

  • Own and execute engineering activities required to transition the product from its current state to a ready-to-launch product.
  • Implement design updates and refinements.
  • Conduct risk assessments, including DFMEA, PFMEA, and hazard analysis.
  • Plan and execute validation and verification processes (DVP&R).
  • Support compliance and certification processes as necessary.
  • Collaborate with Product Management, Industrial Design, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams.
  • Translate existing product documentation into compliant engineering deliverables, including drawings, specifications, BOMs, and test plans.
  • Identify and mitigate technical risks, gaps, or integration challenges.
  • Support supplier and manufacturing readiness with a focus on design-for-manufacturing (DFM/DFA) considerations.
  • Provide hands-on engineering leadership through launch and early production phases.

Essential Skills

  • Proven experience in new product development and mechanical engineering.
  • Expertise in manufacturability and modeling.
  • Proficiency in Creo and GD&T principles.
  • Strong judgment and the ability to quickly assess and integrate designs into engineering, manufacturing, and quality systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience as a Senior Product Engineer or Product Manager.
  • Capability to support engineering integration and design alignment.
  • Ability to collaborate across multiple departments for successful product integration.

Work Environment

The position is primarily based in an office environment with minimal travel required to evaluate products in the field. The role is a 12-month contract focused on updating drawings, modeling, and manufacturability of newly acquired products.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Menomonee Falls, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $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 hybrid position in Menomonee Falls,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 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 : $40 - $50

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