<p>Job Title: Mechanical Engineer</p> <p>Job Description</p> <p>The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for supporting drawing changes, modifying Bill of Materials (BOM), and adding notes or other details to drawings. The role will eventually evolve into designing parts, determining necessary features and techniques, building prototypes, and focusing on metal fabrication, primarily with steel and some plastic components. The position involves significant testing, both of personal designs and assemblies, and requires troubleshooting either in the field or for manufacturing.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Make drawing changes and updates for existing products. </li><li>Support new drawing designs for existing products. </li><li>Provide hands-on support in building prototypes. </li><li>Engage in testing designs and assemblies to evaluate functionality. </li><li>Troubleshoot issues in the field or within manufacturing processes. </li></ul> <p>Essential Skills</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering. </li><li>Proficiency in PLM and CAD software. </li><li>Experience in 3D solid modeling, preferably with Unigraphics NX. </li><li>Knowledge of sheet metal and metal fabrication design. </li><li>4+ years of experience in mechanical design using Unigraphics NX and Teamcenter. </li><li>Hands-on experience in building prototypes and equipment commissioning. </li></ul> <p>Additional Skills & Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Mechanical design or machine design experience is highly preferred. </li><li>Ability to interpret test results effectively. </li><li>NX and Teamcenter proficiency is highly preferred. </li></ul> <p>Work Environment</p> <p>This position is on-site within the Research and Development department, following a standard 40-hour work week. Employees can expect 2 weeks of vacation, with the possibility of 3 weeks, depending on tenure. The role includes 6 holidays and there is a high likelihood of the assignment being extended by an additional 6 months.</p> <p>Job Type & Location</p> <p>This is a Contract position based out of Grand Rapids, MI.</p> <p>Pay and Benefits</p> <p>The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $50.00/hr.</p> <p>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:</p> <ul> <li>Medical, dental & vision </li><li>Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital </li><li>401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available </li><li>Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) </li><li>Short and long-term disability </li><li>Health Spending Account (HSA) </li><li>Transportation benefits </li><li>Employee Assistance Program </li><li>Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) </li></ul> <p>Workplace Type</p> <p>This is a fully onsite position in Grand Rapids,MI.</p> <p>Application Deadline</p> <p>This position is anticipated to close on Apr 3, 2026.</p> <p>Diversity, Equity & Inclusion</p> <p>At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:</p> <ul> <li>Hiring diverse talent </li><li>Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection </li><li>Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes </li><li>Ensuring growth opportunities for our people </li></ul> <p>Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.</p> <p>About Actalent</p> <p>Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC-with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.</p> <p>Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.</p>