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Mechanical Engineer

Actalent

Posted Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Posting ID: JP-005536539

Detroit, MI
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Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for performing application work such as creating drawings, schematics, weight studies, and bills of materials (BOM). You will identify when engineering support is necessary to ensure a quality product. Your role will involve creating electrical and hydraulic schematics to interface internally built equipment with OEM supplied chassis. You will analyze customer technical requirements and coordinate with various departments to determine the most appropriate solutions, presenting these design solutions to customers. Additionally, you will communicate customer requirements and troubleshoot issues as they arise, providing product support and utilizing other technical personnel as needed. Participation in continuous improvement initiatives is also expected.



Responsibilities

  • Perform application work including drawings, schematics, weight studies, and BOMs.
  • Identify when engineering support is necessary and obtain it to ensure product quality.
  • Create electrical and hydraulic schematics to interface equipment with OEM chassis.
  • Analyze customer technical requirements and coordinate to determine solutions.
  • Present design solutions to customers.
  • Communicate customer requirements and troubleshoot issues.
  • Provide product support and utilize other technical personnel as needed.
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.


Essential Skills

  • Mechanical design experience.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
  • Experience with bills of materials (BOMs).
  • Design for production experience.
  • Understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
  • Personable with strong interpersonal skills.


Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME).
  • Experience with MS Office - Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
  • Entry-level candidates must have internship experience with BOMs.
  • Experience with SolidWorks or similar 3D software.


Work Environment

The work environment is typical of a manufacturing setting, with time spent both in the office and on the manufacturing floor, approximately 10% of the time, working closely with production and manufacturing engineers to make equipment adjustments. The culture is supportive, with a rotation program for engineers to gain experience across different product lifecycle stages. The team consists of over 50 individuals, including drafters, designers, technologists, and engineers. The dress code is casual, allowing jeans and a polo. The standard working hours are Monday to Friday, from 8 AM to 5 PM.



Compensation:$42

Contact Information

Recruiter: Kyle Scott

Phone: +14077542534

Email: kylscott@actalentservices.com

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards 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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Microsoft Excel
Continuous Improvement Process
Microsoft Outlook
Mechanical Engineering
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Product Lifecycle Management
Engineering Support
Bill Of Materials
Geometric Dimensioning And Tolerancing
Product Support
AutoCAD
SolidWorks (CAD)
Equipment Adjustment
Technical Requirements

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