Product Engineer

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Product Engineer Job Description As a Product Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in both design and product engineering processes. You will be responsible for developing and refining product designs, ensuring they meet functional, performance, and cost objectives. Your work will involve collaboration with various teams to ensure seamless production and continuous improvement of existing product lines. Responsibilities Develop 3D models, detailed drawings, and assemblies using SolidWorks software. Create robust, manufacturable designs that meet functional requirements, performance targets, and cost goals. Apply engineering analysis techniques such as FEA, tolerance stack-ups, and test data interpretation. Lead design revisions, prototype builds, and design validation activities. Collaborate with manufacturing, tooling, and suppliers to ensure seamless production readiness. Document design intent, specifications, and engineering calculations. Support existing product lines through engineering changes, quality improvements, and cost reduction initiatives. Support ECO/ECR processes and maintain product data within the Engineering Vault. Work with cross-functional teams to resolve supplier issues, field failures, production challenges, or customer concerns. Conduct root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions. Assist with product testing, verification, and reliability activities. Develop and update BOMs and technical documentation. Engage in cost-saving initiatives by substituting alternative materials and analyzing alternative designs. Conduct comprehensive product line reviews, including competitor analysis and reverse engineering. Write test plans, support with test preparation, and analyze the results. Essential Skills Proficiency in SolidWorks for developing 3D models and assemblies. Experience with DFMEA and root cause analysis techniques. Familiarity with Six Sigma or similar problem-solving methodologies such as 8D. 3-5 years of relevant experience. Additional Skills & Qualifications Six Sigma or 8D certification. Work Environment The work schedule is typically from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM or 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This role is based in an office environment, offering a professional and collaborative setting. The position comes with a benefit of 3 weeks of paid time off. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Zeeland, MI. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $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 This is a fully onsite position in Zeeland,MI.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 27, 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.