Job Title: Design Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Design Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role involves designing system components and assemblies with a focus on stress analysis, aesthetics, safety, cost-effectiveness, and ease of manufacture and installation. The successful candidate will be involved in prototyping, ensuring timely availability, and communicating with vendors for component approval.

Responsibilities

• Design system components and assemblies, focusing on stress analysis, aesthetics, and cost-effectiveness.
• Communicate with vendors to request quotes and approve components prior to manufacturing.
• Prepare and approve all drawings, create bills of materials, and document revisions for technical communication.
• Ensure engineering success from design through purchasing, manufacturing, installation, and support.
• Participate hands-on in manufacturing design prototypes.
• Engineer systems, modify standard designs, prepare installation drawings, and provide support during installations.
• Assist with sales demonstrations and perform other assigned duties.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Mechanical ability and adeptness with hand, power, and machine tools.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and reading measurements to the 16th.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical code.
• Ability to travel and hold a valid North/South Carolina driver's license.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME or BSMET) preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in a related field.
• Passion for design and automation.

Work Environment

Join a family-owned, team-oriented business where innovation is key. Work primarily involves CAD design (75%) but also includes hands-on tasks on the manufacturing floor. The role requires ensuring parts fit and work properly and assisting with installations at customer sites. Enjoy a fun, supportive environment with opportunities for growth. The company offers comprehensive medical, vision, and dental benefits once direct.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $42.00/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Charlotte,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2025.

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.

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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.