Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Mechanical Design Engineer to support the Product Platforms and Engineering team by providing comprehensive sales and system application support. In this role, you guide Sales and internal Engineering teams on product design to meet customer requirements and play a key part in developing customized solutions, including creating design proposals, verifying solutions, and preparing detailed drawings.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed sales and system application support for product platforms and engineering projects.
• Collaborate closely with Sales and internal Engineering teams to understand customer needs and translate them into effective product designs.
• Develop customized mechanical design solutions that align with customer specifications and performance requirements.
• Prepare clear and accurate design proposals for internal review and customer presentation.
• Verify proposed solutions to ensure technical feasibility, manufacturability, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Create and revise detailed mechanical drawings and models using CAD tools such as SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Support sheet metal design and manufacturing considerations within mechanical designs.
• Contribute to project management activities by organizing design tasks, tracking progress, and supporting on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in manufacturing and engineering to ensure smooth transition from design to production.
• Maintain accurate documentation of designs, revisions, and application support activities.

Essential Skills

• Entry-level experience in mechanical drafting and design.
• Associate degree in an engineering-related field.
• Proficiency in mechanical engineering principles and mechanical design practices.
• Ability to create and interpret detailed mechanical drawings and models.
• Experience with SolidWorks for 3D mechanical design and modeling.
• Experience with AutoCAD for 2D drafting and design documentation.
• Understanding of sheet metal design and related manufacturing processes.
• Basic project management skills to support planning, coordination, and tracking of design activities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate technical documentation.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background in design and drafting within an engineering environment.
• Experience working with manufacturing teams to align designs with production capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple design tasks and support projects concurrently.
• Strong problem-solving skills to develop customized solutions for customer applications.
• Comfort working in a product platform environment with evolving customer requirements.

Work Environment

This position is based in Harlan, IA within a corporate engineering setting. You work closely with Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams, using tools such as SolidWorks and AutoCAD to support design and drafting activities. The environment emphasizes collaboration, accuracy, and responsiveness to customer needs. Benefits available for this temporary role, subject to eligibility and plan terms, may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; critical illness, accident, and hospital plans; a 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and post-tax contribution options; voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents; short- and long-term disability; a health spending account (HSA); transportation benefits; an employee assistance program; and various time off and leave programs such as PTO, vacation, or sick leave.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Omaha, NE.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $75000.00/yr.

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 Omaha,NE.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 13, 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 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.