Mechanical Design Engineer

Actalent • Owatonna, MN • 2d ago

Job Title: Mechanical Design EngineerJob Description

The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for overseeing mechanical design products from concept through production. This role involves working on mechanical special service tools and equipment for automotive, commercial, and agricultural/off-road vehicles. The engineer is fully accountable for designing and developing new products, redesigning existing ones, and overseeing proto@type delivery and testing to meet schedule, costs, and performance specifications. The position also ensures all engineering documentation, specifications, and data quality for assigned projects or customer accounts.

Responsibilities

Participate in product development projects, utilizing project management skills and best engineering practices to meet project objectives such as cost, schedule, and technical targets.

Design new mechanical products/tools to meet customer specifications in a timely, thorough, and concise manner using best engineering practices such as GD&T, DFMEA, DFM, CAD, testing, and analysis.

Document designs and technical project data using accepted engineering documentation practices, including drawings, BOM, test reports, design reviews, and risk assessments.

Develop a collaborative partnership directly with customers at all levels to ensure that all customer needs are anticipated and met, working closely with product management teams.

Support production through continuous product engineering, problem-solving, and warranty reduction.

Conduct validation and verification activities, including analysis (calculations and/or FEA), physical testing, design reviews, and risk assessments on new tools to assure form, fit, function, and safety.

Essential Skills

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.

5+ years of relevant mechanical engineering work experience within the automotive industry is preferred.

Proficiency in 3-D CAD and 2-D technical drawing, including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T), with Solidworks preferred.

Demonstrated design skills of mechanical structures and systems using knowledge of similar products, conceptual layouts, and analysis.

Ability to collaborate and build relationships with customers as well as internal team members.

Understanding of the product development process, manufacturing methods, and processes.

Proficiency in PC skills, including Microsoft Office.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in mechanical engineering within the automotive industry.

Solidworks design expertise.

Familiarity with FEA and GD&T.

Work Environment

The work environment involves working closely with both internal and external customers to ensure that all engineering needs are met. The engineer will use various tools and software, including Solidworks and Microsoft Office, to perform tasks. Collaboration with the product management teams is crucial in this setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Owatonna, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $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 fully onsite position in Owatonna,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 21, 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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