Mechanical Engineer

  • Bettendorf, Iowa
  • Full Time
Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

Join a dynamic team working on project-based business where you will engage in 4-6 week design cycles before seeing your finished product. Collaborate in the concept stage, communicate with quoting teams, design for manufacturing, and work closely with welding and customers to ensure top-notch design solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Engage in project-based design work, taking concepts from idea to completion.
  • Collaborate on ideas, tolerances, and designs for manufacturing.
  • Communicate effectively with project managers and team members.
  • Spend majority of time designing at a desk but also engage in floor walks to adjust and finalize products.
Essential Skills
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD design for manufacturing/tool design.
  • Experience with software such as Creo or SolidWorks.
  • Ability to interpret GD&T from customer prints.
  • Interpretation of customer weld prints/blueprints.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Bachelor's or associate's degree in engineering required.
  • 2-5 years of relevant experience.
  • Hands-on, mechanically inclined individuals will thrive in this role.
Work Environment

This facility is a hub for robotic integration and tooling solutions, focusing on automated cutting and joining technologies. Located in Bettendorf, the site specializes in designing and building custom tooling systems for complex manufacturing environments and integrates robotic welding solutions for both general and heavy fabrication applications. With 175 employees onsite, the environment is fast-paced and supportive, offering a family-oriented culture with engagement activities year-round. Growth opportunities are abundant, including promotions to different levels within the company.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $48.00/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 Bettendorf,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 8, 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 ... for other accommodation options.

Job ID: 487288164
Originally Posted on: 7/29/2025

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