Job Title: Mechanical Engineer II- III
Position Overview
The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the design, development, testing, and continuous improvement of electrical distribution
products and related mechanical assemblies. This role collaborates with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production to develop reliable, manufacturable, and cost-effective products while meeting customer specifications and industry standards.
Key Responsibilities1. Product Design & Development
Design mechanical components, assemblies, and enclosures for electrical distribution equipment.
Develop detailed 3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings, and bills of materials (BOMs).
Support new product development from concept through production
Review customer specifications and ensure design compliance.
Evaluate materials and components for performance and manufacturability.
Engineering Support
Provide technical support to Manufacturing, Production, and Quality.
Troubleshoot product and manufacturing issues.
Implement engineering change requests and design revisions.
Participate in design reviews and proto@type builds.
Support continuous improvement initiatives.
Documentation & Compliance
Maintain engineering drawings and revision records.
Ensure compliance with customer requirements and applicable standards.
Support document control and engineering change processes.
Develop work instructions and assembly documentation.
Participate in validation and verification activities.
Project Coordination
Coordinate engineering tasks to meet project schedules.
Collaborate with Purchasing and suppliers on technical matters.
Support Project Managers during execution.
Identify cost reduction and value engineering opportunities.
Communicate technical updates to stakeholders.
Team Support
Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Sales, and Operations.
Assist with training on new products and design changes.
Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes.
Support customer visits and factory acceptance testing when required.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
Experience with electrical distribution equipment or industrial products preferred.
Proficiency with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar CAD software.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems preferred.
Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
Level Expectations
Mechanical Engineer II
Typically 5+ years of mechanical design experience in a manufacturing environment.
Independently completes assigned product design, drawing, BOM, and engineering change work within established processes.
Troubleshoots product and manufacturing issues and participates in design reviews, proto@type builds, and validation activities
Coordinates assigned engineering tasks and works cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Production, and Project Management.
Mechanical Engineer III
Typically 7+ years of progressive mechanical design experience in a manufacturing environment.
Independently leads complex product design and development work from concept through production, including technical decisions, drawings, BOMs, and design revisions.
Leads or provides technical direction during design reviews, troubleshooting, validation, and continuous improvement efforts.
Serves as a technical resource to other engineers and cross-functional teams and may mentor less-experienced engineers
Takes greater ownership of project coordination, technical risk, manufacturability, cost reduction, and communication of technical updates to stakeholders.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cudahy, WI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $31.00/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 Cudahy,WI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 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.
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