Mechanical Design Engineer

Actalent • Minneapolis, MN • 2h ago

Job Title: Mechanical Design EngineerJob Description

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the detailed design of new products and components, as well as modifications and improvements to existing products from concept to full production. This role involves maintaining and advancing relationships with customers, including travel for design support, which is approximately 10% to 15% annually. You will collaborate closely with various departments to ensure product design meets expectations in reliability, manufacturability, aesthetics, customer requirements, and regulatory standards. Additionally, you will lead the prototyping process, conduct lab tests, and stay informed about competitive product offerings and advancements in material and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Design new products and components, and improve existing ones from concept to full production.

Maintain and advance relationships with customers, including travel for design support.

Collaborate with departments to ensure product design meets expectations.

Conduct or direct lab tests and make professional judgments based on results.

Lead the prototyping process, including definition, sourcing, and execution.

Stay informed about competitive product offerings and advancements in materials and manufacturing.

Provide technical assistance for product applications to marketing representatives and customers.

Lead project documentation in compliance with the quality system implementation.

Essential Skills

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

3 years of mechanical design and development experience.

Familiarity with metal stamping/forming, plastics, and/or electro-mechanical design.

Proficiency in FEA, Design, Solidworks, and new product development.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in automotive manufacturing and design engineering.

Knowledge of the product development life cycle.

Familiarity with TS, APQP, DFMEA, and GD&T.

Work Environment

This position is based in an office environment, supporting the full product life cycle. You will be backfilling a position for an employee who left and working cross-functionally across engineering teams. The role involves direct collaboration with top customers in the automotive industry, including Ford and GM. You will be part of a fast-paced, tier 1 automotive supplier environment, offering the opportunity to work on the front lines with globally recognized brands in the auto division.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $95000.00/yr.

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.

Solid Internal Benefits. For any questions or if you wish to see a copy of the benefits. Please feel free to reach out.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.

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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