Sr Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Senior Mechanical EngineerJob Description

This Senior Mechanical Engineer role focuses on leading the design and development of new electromechanical products from initial concept through production release. You will support multiple products at different stages of the lifecycle, collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, and ensure that designs meet performance, manufacturability, and quality requirements. This position offers the opportunity to work in an engineering-focused organization with long-term projects and strong team continuity.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical product design efforts from initial concept through production release, ensuring designs meet functional, performance, and cost targets.

• Manage and support product launches from concept to completion, including design, validation, and transition into manufacturing.

• Develop and refine 3D models and detailed drawings using SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and/or Inventor.

• Design and optimize electromechanical components and assemblies, with a focus on sheet metal and plastic parts.

• Apply knowledge of manufacturing processes to ensure designs are feasible, efficient to produce, and aligned with production capabilities.

• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Electrical, and office-based teams to resolve design issues and support seamless product introduction.

• Contribute to new product development and new product introduction activities, including prototyping, testing, and design iteration.

• Support product lifecycle activities, including design updates, improvements, and potential obsolescence management.

• Use GD&T and sound mechanical engineering principles to create clear, accurate, and manufacturable drawings and specifications.

• Participate in project planning and project management activities to help ensure milestones, timelines, and deliverables are met.

• Communicate effectively across multiple teams and navigate internal networks to gather information, align stakeholders, and drive projects forward.

• Provide hands-on design support and guidance, stepping in to complete design work where needed to keep projects on track.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in Engineering.

• 710+ years of experience in mechanical design of new products.

• Proven experience managing product launches from concept to completion.

• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD tools such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and/or Inventor.

• Experience with electromechanical product design, including sheet metal and plastic components.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with multiple teams and navigate complex organizational networks.

• Solid understanding of product design for manufacturability and production release.

• Experience with new product development and new product introduction processes.

• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, including application of GD&T.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining high-quality design output.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with MPI (Manufacturing Process Improvement or similar methodologies).

• Exposure to or experience with obsolescence management for mechanical or electromechanical products.

• Experience with packaging design for products or components.

• Familiarity with SmartSheet or similar tools for project tracking and collaboration.

• Background in machine design or complex mechanical assemblies.

• Demonstrated project management skills within an engineering environment.

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting abilities.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Work Environment

You will join a dedicated engineering-focused organization with a stable workload driven by long-term contracts. The immediate team consists of approximately 12 engineers spanning both mechanical and electrical disciplines, providing a collaborative and technically rich environment. You will work closely with cross-functional partners in manufacturing, electrical engineering, and office-based teams, using industry-standard CAD tools such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and Inventor. The culture emphasizes teamwork, long-term retention, and continuous project activity, offering a setting where your mechanical design expertise directly contributes to the successful launch and lifecycle support of multiple products.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $58.00/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)

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Roselle,IL.

About Actalent

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