Design Engineer

Design Engineer

As a Design Engineer, you will be responsible for examining requests from production to identify necessary changes. You will utilize Solidworks and Autocad to implement design alterations and collaborate with product design teams on significant changes. Additionally, you will manage vendor relationships and switch suppliers to support production inventory. You will also assist in executing changes on the production floor and ensure adherence to processes by following up with staff. Your role will include making engineering change orders within BOM and PDM systems.

Responsibilities:

• Examine requests from production to identify design changes.
• Utilize Solidworks and Autocad for design alterations.
• Collaborate with product design teams on large changes.
• Contact vendors and switch suppliers to support production inventory.
• Assist in implementing changes on the production floor.
• Follow up with staff to ensure process adherence.
• Make engineering change orders within BOM and PDM systems.

Essential Skills:

• Proficiency in Solidworks and Autocad.
• Experience as a Design Engineer.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment, hydraulics, and mechanical design.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Industrial Technology, or Aerospace Engineering.
• 2+ years of experience with Solidworks, including educational experience.
• 6+ months experience in Mobile Equipment Manufacturing.

Work Environment:

You will work in a cubicle-style environment alongside your direct team, with occasional visits to the production floor and meetings in other plants. The position currently offers part remote work due to the pandemic, requiring a reliable internet connection. The dress code is casual, with jeans and a polo acceptable, but steel-toed boots are necessary. Working hours are Monday to Friday, starting between 6:30 AM and 7:00 AM.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $31.25/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• 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 PELLA, IA.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 26, 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.