Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

Mechanical Design Engineer at Actalent – Peoria, IL

Responsibilities

• Develop drawings, design parts, specify components, and create assemblies using 3D CAD software while adhering to relevant standards.
• Communicate effectively through clear, concise memos, and draft technical documentation such as Parts and Service News, Operation Manuals, and Shop Manuals.
• Discuss, negotiate, and resolve specification issues with manufacturing and suppliers during prototype development and pre-series production, accommodating manufacturing capabilities and limitations.
• Conduct design reviews to meet established project quality, cost, and delivery targets, presenting design concepts and progress at meetings.
• Utilize continuous improvement techniques to enhance quality, reduce costs, and decrease lead times.
• Maintain effective engineering change control by preparing and processing appropriate engineering release letters and releasing drawings into bills of material using software like GDMS and SAP.
• Interface with other groups and suppliers to exchange technical information and policies.
• Support production, service, and QA departments by resolving problems, determining root causes, and planning countermeasures with effective documentation.
• Recognize and document new technology, submitting for possible patent application, and propose ideas for features that could improve market share and profitability.
• Travel to machine worksites to participate in surveys, investigate problems, understand applications, determine customer expectations, and evaluate countermeasures.

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Work Environment

The role involves working in a dynamic and collaborative environment where travel to machine worksites, both domestically and internationally, may be required. The use of 3D CAD software and other engineering and data management tools is integral to the work. Employees are expected to dress professionally as per the industry standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Peoria, Illinois.

Pay And Benefits

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bloomington, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 17, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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