• Design Engineer

    Actalent (Pella, IA)


    Design Engineer

    Job Description

    We are seeking a motivated and innovative Design Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will focus on enhancing product designs to improve reliability, efficiency, and manufacturability using SolidWorks and AutoCAD. You will work closely with various teams, including production, service, and engineering, to implement design changes and ensure high-quality product standards.

    Responsibilities

    + Respond to enhancement requests from production, service, and engineering teams.

    + Identify and implement design modifications to improve reliability, efficiency, and manufacturability.

    + Use SolidWorks and AutoCAD to create, modify, and validate design changes.

    + Collaborate with product design teams on major enhancements.

    + Coordinate with vendors and suppliers for updated components or materials.

    + Manage supplier transitions to maintain inventory and production schedules.

    + Assist in deploying design changes on the manufacturing floor.

    + Provide technical guidance to production staff and verify process compliance.

    + Prepare and manage Engineering Change Orders (ECO).

    + Maintain accurate records in BOM, PDM, and related systems.

    + Oversee the Engineering Change Notice (ECN) process for timely execution.

    + Respond to field requests for product improvements and follow up on issues.

    Essential Skills

    + Proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD.

    + Experience with operating and/or maintenance of off-road heavy equipment/ag equipment.

    + Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Agricultural Engineering.

    + Experience with sheet metal, hydraulics, FEA, engineering changes, and GD&T.

    + 6+ months of SolidWorks design experience.

    Work Environment

    You will work in a cubicle-style environment with your direct team. Occasionally, you will go out on the manufacturing floor and hold meetings in other plants. The work hours are Monday through Friday, with a start time between 6:30 AM and 7:00 AM. The dress code is flexible, allowing jeans and a polo, but steel-toed boots are required.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Pella, IA.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $31.25/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 Pella,IA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 26, 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.