Design Engineer

Actalent • Geneva, IL • 3h ago

Job Description: Design Engineer

We are seeking a skilled Design Engineer to develop product and process requirements, standards, and associated documentation. You will interpret customer, agency, and market requirements, defining appropriate design specifications, and prepare technical briefs and support literature for products.

Responsibilities

Develop product and process requirements, standards, and associated documentation.

Interpret customer, agency, and market requirements to define design specifications.

Prepare technical briefs and support literature for products.

Create proto@type design packages and collaborate with design, manufacturing engineering, production, and quality teams.

Develop proto@type and pre-production build schedules, managing resources to achieve deadlines.

Prioritize multiple projects to meet customer expectations.

Assist with building and testing proto@types.

Support agency certification activities for new products (UL, CE, CSA, VDE, etc.).

Interpret test requirements, prepare test procedures, and conduct tests and experiments.

Develop production process plans and procedures.

Design improvements to products and processes.

Provide technical support to production personnel.

Participate in the Engineering Change Control process.

Perform product, process, and system audits; maintain logs and analyze data.

Analyze failed or returned materials and assist in developing corrective actions.

Determine disposal of non-conforming products and components.

Evaluate statistical data for trends and develop corresponding product or process improvements.

Research and evaluate suppliers and new sources of products, materials, and components.

Provide on-site customer support as necessary.

Understand and follow all organization and department safety policies and procedures.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

Proficiency in SolidWorks, CAD, and mechanical engineering design.

Understanding of GD&T, new product development, heat transfer, thermodynamics, and thermal processes.

Experience with DFMEA and PFMEA.

A minimum of 5 years experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably CNC, utilizing SolidWorks.

Demonstrated understanding and application of basic engineering concepts such as physics, metallurgy, chemistry, fluids, thermodynamics, heat transfer, testing, and electrical theory.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical field.

Demonstrated planning and organizational skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SolidWorks (or equivalent 3D solid modeling), and analysis software.

Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

Experience with Minitab, audit, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software.

Team player with a strong cultural fit.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Geneva, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $95000.00/yr.

Client offers a competitive salary, 401k match, full benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Geneva,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 15, 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.

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