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Job Title: Design Engineer - Aerosol Dispensing Products
Job Description
We are seeking a talented Mechanical Design Engineer to lead hands-on design, prototyping, and project management for aerosol dispensing and packaging products in the St. Louis area. This position involves developing new devices, refining existing ones, building and testing prototypes, and supporting manufacturing scale-up using SolidWorks and high-volume techniques like injection molding. This role is perfect for engineers who love creative problem-solving, owning projects end-to-end, and collaborating across teams in a dynamic consumer goods space.
Responsibilities
- Design innovative mechanical components and dispensing devices for aerosol products using SolidWorks, focusing on injection molding, metal stamping, 3D printing, and high-speed assembly compatibility.
- Own full development cycles from concept and prototyping through testing, documentation, and successful market launch-managing timelines, budgets, and cross-functional coordination.
- Build and test prototypes and evaluation fixtures; conduct performance and lifecycle testing; analyze data, and drive continuous improvements.
- Create and maintain detailed engineering drawings, product specifications, and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs); collaborate with QA on inspection methods.
- Deliver expert technical support and troubleshooting to Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Sales, Customer Service, and external partners/customers.
- Uphold SQF food packaging safety standards while keeping lab and production areas clean, organized, and efficient.
- Contribute to team innovation in a supportive environment that values rapid adaptation and shared success.
Essential Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Package Design, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in mechanical product design, preferably in aerosol, packaging, dispensing, consumer goods, or high-volume manufacturing.
- Advanced SolidWorks proficiency, including modeling, assemblies, and drawings.
- Knowledge of injection molding, plastic mold design, metal stamping, high-speed manufacturing, and rapid prototyping.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple initiatives, lead and contribute to teams, and adapt quickly.
- Excellent technical writing, data analysis, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
- Mechanical aptitude with a basic understanding of chemical principles relevant to aerosol products.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with 3D printing, Six Sigma, Lean methodologies, or project management tools.
- Background in aerosol filling and packaging systems is preferred but not required.
Work Environment
This role involves medium physical demands, including occasional lifting of 20-50 lbs and frequent lifting of 10-25 lbs. The work environment is a mix of office, engineering lab, and factory production settings located in Fenton, MO. The position requires standing, walking, sitting, reaching, and clear near/far vision with color distinction.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fenton, MO.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $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 Fenton,MO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 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.