• Job Description

  Req#: JP-005818117
  Job Title: Mechanical EngineerJob Description

  As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for product design and the release of jobs to the production floor. You will work closely with sales, marketing, supply chain, and manufacturing teams to ensure designs align with customer requirements and are manufacturable. Your role will involve guiding the product design lifecycle from concept to launch, including ideation, prototyping, testing, and improvement stages.

  Responsibilities

  • Generate designs and shop drawings.
  • Assist with estimating by providing costing and labor estimates.
  • Lead the creation and management of ECN/ECR to update product designs and implement improvements.
  • Conduct product engineering design reviews for manufacturability.
  • Recommend and implement designs or practices that result in cost savings, optimize production standards, and improve quality.
  • Provide pertinent information to supply chain for outsourced materials and components.
  • Develop testing methods and execute them to improve product reliability and performance.
  • Design products that comply with certification files and regulatory standards, ensuring markings, wiring diagrams, and data labels are applied before shipping (UL, ETL, NSF, CSA).

  Essential Skills

  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Solidworks, and CAD engineering.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in a food manufacturing environment.
  • Experience in new product development and mechanical design.
  • Knowledge of FDA regulations.

  Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • 1+ years of experience designing in Solidworks.

  Work Environment

  This is a family-owned company with a small team of 90 people, where each engineer wears multiple hats. You will be part of a 9-member engineering department and report to an experienced leader. The role involves designing in Solidworks 3D Model and Design drawings, which will be released to the production floor. The company's products are used across various industries, including café buffets, ovens, and freezers. While some product lines are custom, others involve standard racking systems with minor modifications.

  Job Type & Location

  This is a Contract to Hire position based out of WAUSAU, WI.

  Pay and Benefits

  The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $28.00/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 WAUSAU,WI.

  Application Deadline

  This position is anticipated to close on Feb 23, 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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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