Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and building prototypes, conducting tests to identify defects, and refining designs. You will efficiently lead projects from concept to completion, ensuring that components and new materials are purchased for existing applications. Communication with vendors to obtain necessary materials and equipment will be a crucial part of your role. Additionally, you will create manufacturing packages, including shop drawings, write user manuals and assembly instructions, and work hands-on analyzing products in a manufacturing setting. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, such as engineering, manufacturing, and sales, is essential to ensure product compliance with recognized standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and build prototypes.
• Conduct tests, identify defects, and refine designs.
• Lead projects efficiently from concept to completion.
• Purchase components and new materials for existing applications.
• Communicate with vendors to obtain necessary materials and equipment.
• Create manufacturing packages, including shop drawings.
• Write user manuals and assembly instructions.
• Analyze products hands-on in a manufacturing setting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as engineering, manufacturing, and sales.
• Ensure products comply with recognized standards by working with listing agencies.

Essential Skills

• Mechanical engineering expertise.
• Proficiency in Solidworks.
• Mechanical design skills.
• Experience in new product development.
• Project management experience.
• Experience with design and building prototypes.
• Experience in creating and running test plans.

Work Environment

The work environment involves a manufacturing setting where hands-on analysis of products is required. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, and sales, is essential. The role may require communication with vendors to obtain materials and equipment, ensuring products comply with recognized standards.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $105000.00/yr. Company-paid health insurance for employees available on the 1st of the month after completing 60 days of employment; 25% of dependent coverage premiums are also paid for by the company. HSA and Dependent Care FSA plans available. Kavira - no-cost virtual and concierge medical care on-demand, provided fully by MAS. 401k with matching; MAS to match 100% up to 3%, and 50% of the next 2%, available 6 months after employment; both traditional and Roth options available. Employer paid $50,000 life insurance policy, additional coverage available for purchase. Employer paid short-term disability insurance. Several company-paid events throughout the year. $50 per month allowance for on-site food and beverage market. Weekly complimentary chair massage. Treats provided Tuesday mornings. 'Summer Fridays' - Memorial Day through Labor Day the office closes at noon on Friday. On-site fitness center and game room. Wide variety of coffee options including cold-brew, nitro cold-brew, espresso, and specialty coffees. Smart Dollar financial wellness program through Ramsey Solutions. Sports tickets. MN Twins dugout tickets available to bring your friends and family to a game. Limited quantity of Vikings and Wild tickets also available via randomized drawings. Education assistance program - up to $5,250 available annually. Opportunity to participate in charity work throughout the year at non-profit events. Generous PTO and paid holiday policies. Paid parental leave.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 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.

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