Lead Mechanical Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design custom and standard equipment based on thorough understanding of customers' specifications and application needs, using accepted engineering practices and industry standards.
• Use hand calculations and FEA to evaluate designs.
• Create schematics for hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Collaborate with engineering staff to provide necessary engineering information and complete design documentation for manufacturing.
• Perform troubleshooting and problem-solving tasks on equipment in design, fabrication, assembly, and field installations.
• Work with management to achieve department goals related to product quality, project schedules, and corporate financial objectives.
• Maintain a positive and enjoyable work environment with team members.

Requirements

• Experience designing custom machines within SolidWorks, preferably 5+ years.
• Proficiency in FEA for stress and load analysis using SolidWorks Simulation.
• ERP experience to create and modify bill of materials.
• Strong communication skills, verified through references.
• Prior lead experience in leading projects and engineers.
• Engineering degree in a relevant field.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering Degree.
• Experience in material handling and bulk handling.

Skills

Experience designing custom machines within SolidWorks, proficiency in FEA for stress and load analysis using SolidWorks Simulation, ERP experience to create and modify bill of materials, strong communication skills, prior lead experience in leading projects and engineers, Mechanical Engineering Degree, experience in material handling and bulk handling.

Benefits

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)

Pay

The pay range for this position is $41.00 - $52.89/hr.

Schedule

The typical work week is 45 hours.

Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Allegan, MI.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service. 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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.