Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Designer

Job Description

The Mechanical Designer is responsible for designing equipment, enclosures, and tooling, with a strong focus on mechanical layouts and drawing updates. The role primarily uses Creo Parametric and Windchill to create and manage designs, while also supporting the creation of electrical schematics as needed. This position works closely with a collaborative team and follows established design and equipment checklists to ensure high-quality, reliable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design equipment, frames, tools, and enclosures to meet project and functional requirements.

• Create and update mechanical layouts and detailed engineering drawings using 3D CAD tools, primarily Creo Parametric.

• Use Windchill to manage design data, revisions, and documentation throughout the product lifecycle.

• Complete designer checklists and equipment checklists thoroughly to ensure design accuracy and compliance with standards.

• Develop and maintain mechanical designs that integrate effectively with electrical systems and components.

• Create and update electrical schematics to support equipment and product designs.

• Collaborate closely with a cross-functional, highly team-oriented environment to refine designs and resolve technical issues.

• Review existing designs and drawings, making updates and improvements based on feedback and engineering requirements.

• Ensure all designs are documented clearly and are suitable for manufacturing, assembly, and maintenance.

• Participate in design reviews and contribute ideas to improve product performance, reliability, and manufacturability.

Essential Skills

• At least 3 years of design experience in equipment or product design.

• Strong mechanical design skills with hands-on experience in 3D CAD tools.

• Proficiency with Creo Parametric or significant experience in another 3D CAD platform with willingness to work in Creo.

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-based environment.

• Experience creating electrical schematics to support mechanical designs.

• Attention to detail in completing design and equipment checklists and updating drawings accurately.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Windchill or similar product lifecycle management (PLM) systems.

• Experience in designing frames, tools, and enclosures for industrial or product applications.

• Comfort working on both mechanical and basic electrical aspects of equipment design.

• Strong communication skills to collaborate with engineers and other designers.

• Ability to adapt to established design processes and documentation standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rockford, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $48.00/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 Rockford,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 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 [email protected] for other accommodation options.

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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.