Engineer

Job Title: Engineer Job Description
The Engineer will play a pivotal role in supporting the Benton Harbor facility, while also providing assistance to customers and other locations as necessary. This position focuses on the Metallurgical Services business within the North America Steel Industry. The Engineer will collaborate with operations management, sales, and finance to support customers with engineering solutions, technical specifications, cost estimating, project coordination, and the development of new products and services. There is a strong emphasis on quality, safety, reliability, and operational performance. Additionally, the role involves supporting research and development initiatives as well as new business development. This is a key position in driving technical excellence, enhancing customer confidence, and ensuring operational reliability in a maintenance and manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Oversee complex engineering projects, including scope definition, budgets, schedules, and resource planning.
- Track performance, manage hours and costs, and ensure projects meet profitability and delivery targets.
- Develop knowledge of and provide technical support for Products, Spare Parts, and Maintenance Services.
- Collaborate with Sales to develop technical and commercial proposals supporting customer inquiries.
- Contribute to contract negotiations supporting commercial and technical deliverables.
- Evaluate capability needs and technical risks; address skill gaps and support development plans.
- Actively participate in engineering meetings to drive standardization, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Define proposal scopes, pricing assumptions, timelines, and engineering cost drivers.
- Provide operational support at the Benton Harbor location, including product processing, project management, quality support, failure analysis, and continuous improvement activities.
- Serve as the technical point of contact for facilities and customers.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders in sales, engineering, procurement, finance, and operations.
- Collaborate with external stakeholders such as customers, suppliers, international sources, and internal global business units.
- Review and approve engineering designs, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes, customer standards, and internal quality requirements.
- Work with vendors and suppliers to ensure technical understanding while developing supply chain alternatives.
- Manage R&D and business development initiatives focused on product performance and emerging technologies.
Essential Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Metallurgical).
- 5+ years of experience working with heavy industrial equipment.
- Proficient in 3D CAD, specifically SolidEdge or SolidWorks.
- Proficient in GD&T and design for manufacturing.
- Proficient in CNC programming (MasterCAM).
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with AutoCAD for plant layout or legacy equipment.
- Experience with FEA using Ansys.
- Fabrication experience.
Work Environment
The Engineer will report to the Engineering Manager and work closely with the Director. The main technical support will be provided for the Benton Harbor location, with daily communication with leadership. The position involves approximately 10% domestic travel. The Benton Harbor location specializes in manufacturing and refurbishing equipment for the steel industry.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Benton Harbor, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.87 - $45.68/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Benton Harbor, MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Benton Harbor,MI. About Actalent

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