Mechanical Engineer

Actalent • Birmingham, AL • 4d ago

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to analyze problems and develop innovative solutions. The role involves designing tooling, test equipment, and machinery for both production and developmental products. You will collaborate with engineers and professionals, supporting field crews to ensure that installations meet design and specifications.

Responsibilities

Plan, conduct, and technically direct projects, coordinating efforts of engineers and technical support staff.

Ensure projects are delivered within budget and on schedule, maintaining safety and efficiency.

Collaborate with vendors to produce tooling and associated hardware.

Integrate hardware into production and research/development cycles.

Work with customers and technical personnel to ensure production requirements are met.

Set up proto@type equipment and use experimental materials to test theories and designs.

Discuss progress and findings at monthly technical review meetings, adapting projects based on feedback.

Perform specialized programming, design, or analysis tasks under indirect supervision.

Follow detailed instructions regarding working plans and methods.

Prepare product reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.

Maintain product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.

Formulate opinions, decisions, and performance outcomes as specified in task orders.

Apply engineering experience to systems integration, configuration management, quality assurance, testing, and analysis.

Independently perform high-level assessment and review functions, providing definitive written and oral recommendations for tests conducted.

Essential Skills

Proficiency in design and mechanical design using AutoCAD, SW, and Catia.

Experience in the automotive industry, particularly with conveyor systems such as roller bed and skillet conveyors.

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.

10-20+ years of experience in the field.

Resume of completed projects in automotive and conveyance markets.

Experience integrating mechanical designs into production or test environments.

Basic knowledge and experience working with controls engineers.

Knowledge of blueprint reading and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).

Advanced mathematical and statistical skills for problem-solving.

Strong engineering concept understanding and experience designing mechanical systems.

Exceptional technical, problem-solving, and reasoning abilities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Relevant certifications, registrations, and licenses may be required.

Superb creativity, vision, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to communicate effectively and clearly.

Self-motivated and a great team worker.

Quality-focused with strong interpersonal skills.

Expect up to 50% travel.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $125000.00/yr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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)Relocation assistance

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Birmingham,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 12, 2025.

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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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