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Job Title: Design Engineer

Job Description

The Design Engineer will be responsible for the design and development of valves and valve systems to meet the needs of our customers in applications such as medical, instrumentation, distribution, and food products. This role requires someone who can act independently, confidently, and with a sense of urgency while managing a variety of engineering project challenges. The Design Engineer will lead assigned new product development projects and represent the Engineering Department to customers and internal production teams. Occasional travel may be required to meet program objectives associated with suppliers, external customers, and other related items.

Responsibilities

+ Translate customer and marketing requirements into product designs, drawings, and documents.

+ Submit designs and supporting documents for patents when appropriate.

+ Ensure new designs meet objectives for product performance and durability, manufacturability and quality, compliance with UL, REACH, RoHS, IPC, and safety, cost, and timing.

+ Develop and supply prototypes.

+ Create testing plans for validation and durability.

+ Conduct validation and durability testing.

+ Write final test reports to demonstrate that products meet objectives for performance and durability.

+ Conduct cross-functional meetings for design reviews and product and process concept and planning meetings.

+ Work with the Project Manager and other team members to develop project budgets.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

+ Proficiency in 3D CAD design using SolidWorks or Solid Edge.

+ Proficiency in DFMEA, GD&T, and DOE.

+ Product design experience, particularly in fluid power, CFD, and process engineering.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in fluid power components design.

+ Process engineering experience.

+ CFD modeling expertise.

Work Environment

The Design Engineer will report to the Engineering Supervisor of Design Engineering and will work within a team of four other design engineers. Working hours are typically from 8 AM to 4:30 PM, with some flexibility. The role primarily involves working within assembly.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $39.91/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 Kalamazoo,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 19, 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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.