Mechanical Engineer @ Actalent

Job Title: Mechanical EngineerJob DescriptionThe Mechanical Engineer serves as a technical leader responsible for designing and developing advanced thermal management and production solutions for high-performance systems, with a focus on large-scale, complex projects in data center, high-density, and manufacturing environments. This role combines high-level technical strategy with hands-on implementation, driving new product development, design for manufacturability, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver innovative, reliable, and efficient cooling and production solutions for mission-critical applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex engineering projects from initial sale through shipment, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource coordination to ensure successful delivery.
• Apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles to create efficient, cost-effective designs and maintain DFM guidelines within the engineering team.
• Collaborate closely with production teams to troubleshoot manufacturing and assembly issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to support continuous improvement.
• Optimize engineering and manufacturing processes and propose cost-saving initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce overall manufacturing costs.
• Manage vendor relationships and component purchasing activities, ensuring timely delivery of materials and effectively resolving supply chain challenges.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend technology improvements for existing products to enhance performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Drive innovation in design and manufacturing practices by identifying opportunities for new approaches, tools, and methodologies.
• Develop, monitor, and report performance metrics for projects, production handoffs, and departmental improvements to support data-driven decision-making.
• Provide leadership and mentorship within the engineering team, including facilitating engineering meetings, organizing training programs, and supporting the development of subject matter experts.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and manufacturing operations to improve quality, efficiency, and consistency of output.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• 4+ years of experience in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related technical field.
• Proficiency in mechanical design and product development, including experience with new product development processes.
• Hands-on experience with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and applying DFM principles to real-world projects.
• Strong proficiency with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD tools for mechanical design and modeling.
• Demonstrated project management experience, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource coordination.
• Solid understanding of engineering and manufacturing processes and how they interact in a production environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to perform root cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, manufacturing, sales, and business functions.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive technical strategy on complex, large-scale projects.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working on large-scale, complex projects in data center, high-density, or manufacturing applications.
• Background in advanced thermal management solutions and cooling systems for high-performance or mission-critical environments.
• Experience developing and tracking performance metrics related to projects, production handoffs, and departmental improvements.
• Experience facilitating engineering meetings, training sessions, and mentorship programs to build technical expertise within a team.
• Proven ability to identify and implement process improvements and cost-saving initiatives in engineering and manufacturing operations.
• Ability to manage vendor relationships and navigate supply chain challenges in a fast-paced production environment.

Work EnvironmentThis role operates in a collaborative engineering and manufacturing environment focused on high-performance, mission-critical systems such as data center and high-density applications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production, sales, and business operations, to move projects from concept through design, development, and shipment. The work involves frequent interaction with production floors, design reviews, and coordination with external vendors and suppliers. SolidWorks and other engineering tools are used regularly to develop and refine mechanical designs, while established engineering and manufacturing processes guide product development and production. The environment emphasizes continuous improvement, efficiency, quality, and innovation in both design and manufacturing practices.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Maple Grove, MN.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $140000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Medical, vision, and dental plans

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Group term life insurance coverage

HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care plans available

8 paid holidays, 4 floating holidays, and generous PTO policy

401k matching

Company paid events

Annual safety shoe allowance

Education assistance program

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Maple Grove,MN.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 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.

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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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