Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

Join a global leader in ice cream production solutions, renowned for delivering innovative machinery and packaging systems. This role focuses on designing equipment such as cone and tub fillers, plate hardening tunnels, and sustainable packaging systems, ensuring precision, efficiency, and reliability in all creations. The company operates three production plants in the US, offering cutting-edge solutions for the ice cream industry.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop mechanical systems for ice cream filling, hardening, and packaging equipment.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models, drawings, and BOMs using SolidWorks or similar software.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, operations, and R&D to ensure design feasibility and performance.
• Develop and test prototypes to validate mechanical concepts and optimize performance.
• Conduct engineering calculations and simulations to ensure structural integrity and thermal performance.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, mechanical, and environmental standards.
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting at customer sites.
• Maintain documentation including design specifications, test results, and revision history.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and sustainability goals.

Essential Skills:

• 2+ years experience in design, fabrication, and troubleshooting of machinery.
• 3+ years of experience with 3D modeling software, particularly SolidWorks.
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with pneumatics, servo actuators, chain drives, and stainless steel fabrication.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience designing packaging or automated filling equipment.
• Understanding of sanitary design principles.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• Experience using Solid Edge for 3D modeling.

Work Environment:

Work in a clean workspace within a small team. Be part of a global, family-owned company with a legacy of innovation. Collaborate with passionate professionals in a supportive and dynamic environment. Enjoy opportunities for growth, vocational training, and international collaboration.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, Ohio.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $48.04/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 Columbus, OH.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 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.