• Design Engineer

    Actalent (Springfield, OH)


    Design Engineer

    Job Description

    The Design Engineer is responsible for designing and developing engineered solutions by translating customer requirements into tailored designs that provide superior value to global customers.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform appropriate engineering design and calculations for product orders.

    + Update and manage design tools, design data, base unit data, CAD models, and drawings.

    + Provide engineering support worldwide for global and regional products.

    + Independently develop product solutions within defined parameters and scope.

    + Collaborate with customers and sales to develop product requirements.

    + Work cross-functionally to ensure designs meet manufacturability, serviceability, and customer requirements.

    + Continually develop and improve design tools/methods to enhance design accuracy/efficiency and product quality.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.

    + At least 2 years of hands-on mechanical design experience using SolidEdge or equivalent.

    + Steel weldment design experience in heavy industrial equipment.

    + Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience.

    + Ability to communicate with multiple stakeholders with different backgrounds/expertise.

    + Proficiency with MS Office.

    + Proficiency with Team Center or equivalent.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Experience with hydraulic circuit design and troubleshooting.

    + ANSYS FEA experience preferred (but FEA experience required, even if using a different software).

    + Familiarity with forklift trucks, lift systems, or similar industrial equipment.

    Work Environment

    The position is based in an industrial manufacturing/office setting with work hours from Monday to Friday, 8.5 hours per day starting at 7 AM, including a 30-minute lunch break. The dress code is business casual from Monday to Thursday and smart casual on Friday (no ripped jeans, no shorts). Initially, the role requires being fully onsite, with the potential for hybrid work (2 days WFH) after demonstrating sufficient knowledge and independence, typically after 6-12 months, and only when it aligns with business needs.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Springfield, OH.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $85000.00/yr.

     

    TBD: Medical. dental, vision, 401K ect

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Springfield,OH.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 30, 2026.

    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.