Job Title: Lead Mechanical Engineer Job Description This individual will be working on projects from cradle to grave. This individual will work with customers to define what they are creating, take those parameters and come up with a concept, present that concept to customers, win the project, and start designing said project. Once the customer approves of the design, help create the build. Responsibilities + Mechanical Design of Custom Systems (65%) + Design in SolidWorks. + Work with lead engineer to develop innovative mechanical designs. + Collaborate with customers to solve production problems. + Create assembly and detail drawings. + Design and detail custom machined components as well as completing bill of materials for part ordering. + Develop expertise in material and labor costs for strategic applications. + Participate in reviews of designs. + Perform system cycle time, load, and spatial analysis. + Develop system sequence of operation to meet production requirements. + Control and maintain mechanical design budgets and schedule. + Support Assembly and Debug (35%) + Validate parts are correct to design upon receipt and organize for assembly. + Work with machine shops and fabricators. + Support shop technicians during assembly. + Debug mechanisms after assembly. + Develop relationships with vendors and fabricators. Essential Skills + Automation + Machine design + Mechanical engineering + SolidWorks + Mechanical problem solving + Project management Additional Skills & Qualifications + Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or 5+ years equivalent work experience ideally in automation. + Good working knowledge of hydraulics and hydraulic components is desirable, but not required. + Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and AutoCAD. + 5+ years of SolidWorks experience. + Project-focused over product-focused. + Great communication skills with internal employees (electrical, panel, software, production). Work Environment Clean, relatively quiet shop floor. Get to work with very smart individuals, managing individuals, and working collaboratively. Create new ideas and bring them to life with a lot of creativity and problem-solving, very hands-on. Feedback from the shop floor on design, go help debug/troubleshoot. There are a bunch of different audiences, internal customers, external customers, working with different audiences having to adjust, a lot of variety, project-based side due to variety. Healthcare is low-cost, 401K is very fair and on target with the current market. Vacation/holiday schedule is great. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $110000.00 • 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 Sturtevant,WI. Application Deadline This position will be accepting applications until Dec 24, 2024. 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. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people 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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.