Design Engineer

Design Engineer

We are seeking a Design Engineer to design new products and support how they are manufactured. This role translates customer and regulatory requirements into clear designs, supports prototyping and testing, and works closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design products, specifications, and technical documentation
• Develop and test prototypes and support pre-production builds
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project deadlines
• Support product testing, certification, and regulatory compliance
• Improve products and manufacturing processes
• Investigate failures, analyze data, and implement corrective actions
• Provide technical support to production and customers

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong SolidWorks and CAD experience
• Mechanical design and manufacturing experience
• Knowledge of GD&T, DFMEA/PFMEA, and thermal systems
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment (CNC preferred)
• Solid understanding of core engineering principles

Job Type & Location

This is a permanent position based out of North Aurora, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $95000.00/yr. Client offers a competitive salary, 401k match, full benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in North Aurora, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is 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

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.