Mechanical Engineer

Actalent • Belding, MI • 19h ago

Job Title: Mechanical EngineerJob Description

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer who will be responsible for designing components and complete industrial equipment from scratch. The role involves using Solidworks and AutoCAD to create designs, with a focus on projects within the aluminum extrusion, aerospace, and automotive industries.

Responsibilities

Design components and complete industrial equipment using Solidworks and AutoCAD.

Familiarize with products and equipment to design various parts of a greater system.

Lead capital projects from concept through to production.

Work on projects involving aluminum extrusion equipment, industrial ovens, and washers.

Spend approximately 70% of the time drawing and designing, and 30% sourcing components and assisting production during the build phase.

Participate in reengineering old machines and modifying equipment for new and existing customers.

Select components such as motors, cylinders, and servos.

Essential Skills

Proficiency in Solidworks and AutoCAD.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

5+ years of experience designing industrial and automation equipment from scratch.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience designing ovens, washers, and aluminum extrusion equipment.

Understanding of the automotive industry and its fast-paced nature.

Experience as an automotive tiered supplier.

Work Environment

The typical work hours are from 7 or 8 AM to 4 PM, with possible overtime during the week, normally amounting to about 5 hours. The company is family-owned, taking pride in their projects, and consists of approximately 18 people, including 3-4 engineers. Benefits include 8 paid holidays and a minimum of 72 hours of PTO.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Belding, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.06 - $43.27/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Belding,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 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.

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