Mechanical Design Engineer

Actalent • Pella, IA • 17h ago

Design Engineer

Job Description

This is a hybrid role involving 50% Solidworks design and 50% project coordination and management. The successful candidate will play a key role in examining production requests, implementing design changes, and coordinating with product design teams. This position requires proficiency in Solidworks and Autocad to alter designs and manage engineering change orders effectively.

Responsibilities

Examine production requests and determine necessary design changes.

Use Solidworks and Autocad to implement design changes.

Collaborate with product design teams on major design alterations.

Contact vendors or switch suppliers to support production inventory needs.

Assist in implementing design changes on the production floor and ensure process adherence.

Manage engineering change orders within BOM, PDM, and other systems.

Oversee the ECN system for timelines and requests.

Follow up on field requests as they arise.

Essential Skills

Proficiency in Solidworks and Autocad.

Experience in mechanical, agricultural, or aerospace engineering.

2+ years of Solidworks experience, including educational experience.

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Industrial Technology, or Aerospace Engineering.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with heavy equipment and hydraulics.

2+ months of off-highway experience.

Work Environment

The position requires daily onsite presence in Pella, working alongside a team of 10 engineers, including three contract engineers. The role involves collaborating with production teams and occasionally visiting different plants for meetings. The office setting is cubicle-style, and the company embraces a 'dress for your day' policy, allowing jeans and polo shirts, with steel-toed boots required. Work hours are Monday through Friday, starting between 6:30 AM and 7:00 AM. The company offers a supportive culture with opportunities for advanced training and mentorship, alongside recreational activities like a company basketball league.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Pella, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $31.25/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 Pella,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 22, 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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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