Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer Job Description Oversee and guide design engineers through the prototyping of equipment and drawings. Collaborate with design engineers to develop and design a support structure for heavy equipment. Utilize Solidworks for design and work with drafters to model drawings that support structure analysis. Engage with R&D on equipment prototyping and contribute to the development of new products by sharing innovative ideas. Participate in continuous improvement projects. Responsibilities

- Guide 1-2 design engineers in prototyping equipment and drawings.
- Collaborate with design engineers to develop support structures for heavy equipment.
- Design using Solidworks and coordinate with drafters for structural analysis modeling.
- Work with R&D teams on equipment prototyping.
- Contribute to the development of new products and share ideas with the team.
- Engage in continuous improvement projects.

Essential Skills

- Proficiency in mechanical design and engineering.
- Experience with FEA analysis.
- Solidworks expertise.
- Knowledge of hydraulics, CAD, AutoCAD, and Creo.
- Experience in structural design.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Agricultural Engineering.
- 5+ years of mechanical design experience in Solidworks.
- Prior experience in manufacturing and leadership roles.
- Previous experience with FEA analysis.

Work Environment The role requires daily onsite work at the plant. The engineering team operates from a building adjacent to the plant, with this position having a designated cube space. The dress code is business casual, and the work schedule is Monday to Friday, 40-45 hours per week on a first shift. Enjoy a flexible work culture with opportunities for autonomy and leadership in a family-like environment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Nevada, IA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.86 - $45.67/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 Nevada, IA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Nevada,IA. About Actalent

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