• Mechanical Engineer

    Actalent (Milwaukee, WI)


    Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

    Job Description

    As a Mechanical Engineer, you will play a crucial role in enhancing transportation and personal safety by designing innovative solutions. You will recommend and implement engineering changes that align with business goals and lead initiatives to improve cost and performance of existing products. You will evaluate product data to enhance reliability, efficiency, and manufacturability, and drive Lean initiatives such as Kaizen events, 5S, and value stream mapping. You will analyze and resolve field issues using root cause analysis and testing, support Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and Bill of Material (BOM) updates, and collaborate in cross-functional teams for problem-solving and design-for-assembly.

    Responsibilities

    + Recommend and implement engineering changes with clear ROI and business alignment.

    + Lead cost reduction and performance improvement initiatives for existing products.

    + Evaluate product data to enhance reliability, efficiency, and manufacturability.

    + Drive Lean initiatives such as Kaizen events, 5S, and value stream mapping.

    + Analyze and resolve field issues using root cause analysis and testing.

    + Support Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and Bill of Material (BOM) updates.

    + Collaborate in cross-functional teams for problem-solving and design-for-assembly.

    + Maintain and update technical documentation including CAD models and test plans.

    + Conduct and participate in design reviews to improve product robustness.

    + Support product testing, validation, and regulatory compliance.

    + Lead resolution of complex product issues through analysis and collaboration.

    + Mentor junior engineers on sustaining engineering practices.

    + Manage cross-functional projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and deliverables are met.

    + Apply systems-level thinking to assess design impact on cost, quality, and performance.

    + Align technical solutions with business goals like margin improvement and customer satisfaction.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.

    + 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing and mechanical design engineering environment.

    + Proven success in leading projects that deliver measurable improvements in cost, quality, or efficiency.

    + Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and design-for-assembly.

    + Strong mechanical aptitude.

    + Proficient in CAD (SolidWorks preferred), engineering documentation, and BOM management.

    + Skilled in Lean tools, FMEA, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methods.

    + Strong project management, problem-solving, cost modeling abilities, and good communication.

    + Familiar with general business software (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

    + Understanding of routings, applying overhead rates, and ensuring accurate cost modeling.

    + Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.

    + Experienced in mentoring and guiding junior engineers to support their technical development and project execution.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Electromechanical knowledge is a strong plus.

    Work Environment

    This role is based in an office environment where you will work with advanced engineering technologies and tools. The position involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and may require flexible working hours to meet project deadlines.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $52.00/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 Milwaukee,WI.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 7, 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.