Actalent
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Design Engineer to join our team. This role involves creating and maintaining engineering drawings, bills of materials, routings, and manufacturing programs. You will process engineering change notices (ECNs) and change requests as needed, ensuring design inputs, approval drawings, and engineering packages are reviewed and accurate.
Responsibilities
Create and maintain engineering drawings, bill of materials, routings, and manufacturing programs.
Process engineering change notices (ECNs) and change requests as required.
Ensure design inputs, approval drawings, and engineering packages are reviewed and accurate.
Provide support to customers, shop floor, and sales teams as necessary.
Develop engineering innovations for chip conveyor and filtration systems.
Maintain product design costs.
Essential Skills
Proficiency in SolidWorks, enclosure, conveyor, and machine tool design.
Experience with sheet metal and metal fabrication.
Familiarity with tooling and machine tools.
Competency in Inventor and AutoCAD.
Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Associate’s degree or Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME highly preferred).
Conceptual design experience in SolidWorks or Inventor.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes.
Machine tools and sheet metal is a plus.
AutoCAD experience is a plus.
Work Environment Join a midsize, privately held company that offers a clean and fast‑paced work environment. Our team supports the chip cutting and conveyors group, designing and manufacturing sheet metal enclosures and special fabrications for metal cutting machines. These designs adhere to OSHA requirements, address safety concerns, and ensure effective coolant and chip containment while enhancing the aesthetic appeal of the machines.
Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Loves Park, IL.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $40.00/hr.
Benefits may include 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 Loves Park, IL.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Nov 14, 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.
Actalent 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.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Contract
Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Business Consulting and Services
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Responsibilities
Create and maintain engineering drawings, bill of materials, routings, and manufacturing programs.
Process engineering change notices (ECNs) and change requests as required.
Ensure design inputs, approval drawings, and engineering packages are reviewed and accurate.
Provide support to customers, shop floor, and sales teams as necessary.
Develop engineering innovations for chip conveyor and filtration systems.
Maintain product design costs.
Essential Skills
Proficiency in SolidWorks, enclosure, conveyor, and machine tool design.
Experience with sheet metal and metal fabrication.
Familiarity with tooling and machine tools.
Competency in Inventor and AutoCAD.
Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Associate’s degree or Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME highly preferred).
Conceptual design experience in SolidWorks or Inventor.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes.
Machine tools and sheet metal is a plus.
AutoCAD experience is a plus.
Work Environment Join a midsize, privately held company that offers a clean and fast‑paced work environment. Our team supports the chip cutting and conveyors group, designing and manufacturing sheet metal enclosures and special fabrications for metal cutting machines. These designs adhere to OSHA requirements, address safety concerns, and ensure effective coolant and chip containment while enhancing the aesthetic appeal of the machines.
Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Loves Park, IL.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $40.00/hr.
Benefits may include 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 Loves Park, IL.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Nov 14, 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.
Actalent 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.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Contract
Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Business Consulting and Services
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Actalent by 2x.
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