Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Product EngineerJob DescriptionJoin a dynamic team as a Product Engineer where you will contribute to a variety of development projects, from concept to launch. You will spend 50% of your time using Creo for design work and the other 50% problem-solving, focusing on design for manufacturability to prepare products for launch.Essential Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• 5+ years of Mechanical Engineering experience.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks or Creo preferred).
• Experience in design for manufacturability.
• Knowledge of working with multiple materials including plastic injection molding, die casting, aluminum extrusions, metal fabrication, and formed sheet metal.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Formal or informal leadership experience with cross-functional teams.
• Capability to proactively direct work and share ideas.
• Experience in rough metal fabrication including brake forming, sheet metal, light welding operations, machining, mill, lathe, and CNC.
• Proficiency in Creo and Smartsheets.

Work EnvironmentThis role offers a standard work schedule of 40 hours per week, from 8 AM to 5 PM, with a 1-hour lunch break. There is flexibility in working hours. You will be part of a team that includes a Project Manager, two Engineers from the customer, one Project Engineer from our team, and two part-time support staff. The team culture is collaborative, offering a hands-on environment perfect for those interested in ideation and prototyping. Benefits include sick leave and six holidays. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rockford, MI. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $40.86 - $52.00/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 & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rockford, MI. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Rockford,MI.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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