Responsibilities

Develop new applications and support product development.Conduct industry research on material and application trends.Act as a subject matter expert in applying industry trends to products.Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, manufacturing, and other engineers.Prepare technical reports and presentations for stakeholders.Manage engineering initiatives based on strategy deployment improvement priorities.Provide technical oversight and coordination of project engineering work.Monitor and adjust progress against project schedules and budgets.Allocate resources as required to accomplish goals.Evaluate current projects and provide input to increase efficiency and productivity.Negotiate and utilize third-party engineering suppliers.Implement approved engineering budgets and monitor actual expenses.Perform administrative and oversight functions, including approving proposals, enforcing policies, and hiring engineers.Work closely with operations and customers to provide input and guidance on technical issues.Negotiate and finalize engineering requirements.Review and approve proposed engineering designs and subsequent product and process enhancements or changes.

Essential Skills

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering; Master’s Degree preferred.6+ years of experience in engineering management, with R&D experience preferred.Proficiency in engineering, project management, and mechanical engineering.Leadership and project management skills.Strong written, oral, and presentation skills.Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Westmont, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $125000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life InsuranceMatching 401(k) ContributionHealth Savings AccountUp to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure)12 Paid HolidaysAnnual Bonus EligibilityEducational ReimbursementMatching Gift ProgramEmployee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount!

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Westmont,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 12, 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.