Design Engineer

Job Title: Design Engineer

Job Description

The Design Engineer designs functional, reliable, and cost-effective heavy-duty vehicle components and systems. This role performs engineering analysis, designs or re-designs components, and develops them for integration into existing and new vehicles. The engineer supports vehicle and component design execution, ensuring that solutions meet performance, safety, reliability, and cost objectives while adhering to established engineering standards and processes.

Responsibilities

Under supervision, perform engineering calculations, investigations, and tasks as assigned according to client, as well as general industry engineering standards and processes.
Support more senior engineers in the preparation of plans, designs, computation methods, and/or reporting.
Responsible for a project or part of a project of limited complexity.
May be responsible for managing multiple projects.
Collaborate as needed with other engineering or business support disciplines internally as well as suppliers externally.
Provide guidance or mentorship to entry level engineers, designers, or technicians working on a common project.
Maintain effective communication with suppliers, internal and external customers, and outside resources concerning technical issues.
Enforce the proper use of engineering criteria and drawing standards. Ensure that technical issues are conducted within the framework of company policies and procedures.
Evaluate designs for performance, safety, and reliability.
Perform and Directs preparation of layouts, drawings, specifications, and bills of material.
Perform engineering analysis to support the selection of parts, components, and materials that meet requirements.
Provide technical assistance for production support.
Analyze and resolve issues reported to Engineering via verbal or written communication.
Prepare technical proposals, quotations, reports, and presentations.
Create and maintain project documentation for analysis, research, and historical records.
Utilize analytical and mathematical approaches to calculate or model system performance and optimize designs.
Analyze and resolve issues reported to Engineering and communicate status via verbal or written communication.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Accredited Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
3+ years of related experience
Mechanical knowledge of automotive or heavy-vehicle equipment and related systems.
Experience with a high level CAD system.

Work Environment

This role operates in a professional engineering environment focused on the design and development of heavy-duty vehicle components and systems. Work is primarily performed in an office and engineering lab setting using high-level CAD tools such as Creo and other engineering software for analysis, modeling, and documentation. The position involves regular collaboration with cross-functional teams, including design, production, and supply chain, as well as communication with external suppliers and customers. Typical work hours follow a standard business schedule, with flexibility depending on project deadlines and coordination needs. The environment emphasizes adherence to engineering standards, structured documentation, and clear communication, with professional attire appropriate to an office and technical setting.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/hr.

Requirements

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 hybrid position in Oshkosh,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 19, 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.
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