Design Engineer

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Design Engineer Job Description Support the design, development, and improvement of aluminum and sheet metal products. Work with manufacturing, quality, and operations teams to ensure designs are functional, manufacturable, and production-ready. Create and maintain CAD models and drawings, support new product development, and assist with continuous improvement initiatives. This is a hands-on role requiring time on the shop floor to troubleshoot issues and collaborate with fabrication and assembly teams. Responsibilities Develop and improve aluminum and sheet metal product designs. Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and operations teams to ensure functionality and manufacturability of designs. Create and maintain detailed CAD models and drawings. Support new product development from concept through release. Assist with continuous improvement initiatives. Troubleshoot issues on the shop floor and work closely with fabrication and assembly teams. Essential Skills Proficiency in SolidWorks for designing sheet metal and mechanical components. Experience in creating 3D models and 2D drawings. Application of GD&T and understanding of tolerance stack-ups. Ability to read and create detailed engineering drawings. Experience in supporting manufacturing or production environments. Additional Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience). 3-6 years of mechanical or design engineering experience. Experience in new product development, CNC, prototyping, and process improvement. Strong collaboration skills and ability to design for manufacturability. Work Environment On-site manufacturing and engineering environment with a combination of office-based design work and shop floor support. The company offers a collaborative, practical engineering culture in a fast-paced environment focused on building high-quality products. As a family-owned and operated small company, employees benefit from exposure to the full product lifecycle. The company was listed as one of the 2024 best companies to work for. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Fort Lupton, CO. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $120000.00/yr. PTO Paid holidays Generous employer contributions to medical, dental, vision, and life insurance Company paid life insurance and additional voluntary life available Voluntary long term & short-term disability Quarterly profit-sharing bonus potential 401(k) with company match Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Fort Lupton,CO. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 23, 2026. 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. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.