Design Engineer

This is a great opportunity for a Design Engineer who enjoys creating real-world solutions, working directly with engineering teams, and seeing projects move from concept to production.

The initial assignment is expected to last 5 months, with a high potential for extension based on project demands and performance.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Create and modify detailed mechanical and electrical designs for custom-engineered products

• Generate 3D models, drawings, and engineering documentation

• Support customer-specific design requirements and engineering changes

• Work closely with Manufacturing, Project Management, and Engineering teams

• Assist with design reviews and problem-solving initiatives

• Ensure designs meet customer specifications, industry standards, and manufacturing requirements

• Support engineering change requests and documentation updates

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Work on custom products-not the same design every day

Join a well-established manufacturer known for engineering excellence and innovation

Gain exposure to highly customized projects and customer-driven solutions

Collaborative engineering environment with experienced technical professionals

Opportunity to make an immediate impact on active customer programs

Potential for contract extension based on business needs

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Drafting, or related technical field

• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD, or similar platforms

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications

• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities

Preferred

• Mechanical design experience

• Experience supporting custom-engineered products

• Manufacturing or industrial equipment design experience

• Experience with engineering change management and documentation

Who Should Apply?

If you’re an Engineer or Designer who enjoys solving real-world problems, working on custom projects, and seeing

your designs turn into finished products used by customers around the world, this is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience with a highly respected manufacturing organization.

This is a Contract position based out of Maryland Heights, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/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

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.