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Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

• 70%-80% of the role is sheet metal, weldment design using SolidWorks

• • R&D

• Additional responsibilities include:

• Talking and managing suppliers for sourcing new parts and components

• Working with Operations to consult on building new lines and dFMEa

• Working with operations to launch new products and install new systems

• Utilize knowledge of engineering design principles to generate sound designs that meet customer needs in terms of safety, innovation, and utility

• Develop, evaluate, and validate designs to meet product requirements and cost targets through design reviews

• Establish a foundation for success in manufacturing by implementing and utilizing built-in quality (BIQ) and design for manufacturing (DFM) practices

• Manage engineering changes for both new machine design and existing products

• Detail technical drawings, weldment technical drawings, assembly prints, and specifications that enable the production team to correctly fabricate, weld, and assemble all engineering outputs

• Collaborate with the manufacturing team to turn proprietary designs into real factory outputs by optimizing design for manufacturing methods, material selection, and material flow

• Support new product releases, including engineering, manufacturing, and field commissioning

Hard Skills

• Solidworks or 3D design with any software

• Strong GD&T knowledge

• Project Management

• Communication with suppliers

• Assembly and manufacturing

• Sheetmetal and weldment design

Work Site This is a fully on-site position in Kewanee, Illinois. 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. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.