Design Engineer

Job Title: Design Engineer

Job Description

Join a dynamic team as a Design Engineer, where you will be responsible for developing innovative system components and assembly designs. This role involves prototyping, conducting stress analysis, ensuring safety, and achieving cost-effective solutions. You will play a key role from design to production, ensuring successful engineering tasks throughout the entire process.

Responsibilities

• Design system components and assemblies with a focus on aesthetics, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct prototyping and stress analysis to ensure design robustness.
• Communicate effectively with vendors to request quotes and approve components.
• Prepare and approve technical drawings and documentation, including bill of materials and revisions.
• Oversee the engineering process from design through to manufacturing, installation, production, and support.
• Engage in hands-on manufacturing of design prototypes.
• Contribute to system engineering, standard design modifications, and installation drawings.
• Provide engineering support during installations and follow-up activities.
• Assist with sales demonstrations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or an Associate's degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and measure accurately using a ruler and calipers.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical codes and ability to use hand, power, and machine tools.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Passion for design and automation.
• Experience with CAD and automation.
• Hands-on approach to building and testing prototypes.
• Team-oriented with excellent communication skills.

Work Environment

Enjoy working in a family-owned business that values teamwork and innovation. This hands-on role involves working in a project-driven environment where large conveyor systems are designed, built, and tested on-site. The work includes 75% CAD design and involves being on the manufacturing floor to ensure parts fit and function correctly. Once projects are built and tested, they are dismantled for shipment and may require your involvement in customer installations. The company prides itself on a fun, non-stuffy atmosphere with a focus on research and development, holding several patents. Medical, vision, and dental benefits are covered, and the company supports employee growth and development.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Charlotte, NC.

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $38.47/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Charlotte,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on May 12, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.