Mechanical Project Engineer

Actalent • Louisville, KY • 1h ago

Job Title: Mechanical Project Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to work closely with our internal concept design team and external vendors. The role involves bridging the gap in design verification for finalized mechanical designs of Material Handling Equipment (MHE). You will be responsible for collaborating with vendors to conduct design verification checks, integrating equipment, and managing requests for proposals (RFPs) by considering timelines, costs, and quality. Additionally, you will handle escalations to stakeholders as needed.

Responsibilities

Attend and consult on all Material Handling Equipment (MHE) calls for the programs.

Collaborate with the internal design team to provide approved design-related solutions.

Provide weekly updates on the Engineering Team's progress at a project level.

Escalate project-specific risks and track status from discovery to resolution.

Participate in meetings with direct manager to discuss open items and project risk levels.

Essential Skills

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or Engineering-related field.

4+ years of experience in mechanical design and manufacture, familiar with the entire development process from design concept to installation.

Experience in developing and using quality assurance standards.

Strong teamwork skills and experience with vendor management.

Proficiency in .dwg files and utilizing AutoCAD (minimum 2 years).

Ability to travel once a month to site (1-3 days at a time).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with upstream/downstream component changes within systems engineering.

Ability to add capacity or retrofit inbound areas for new equipment and assist in rearranging existing equipment.

Familiarity with automation, material handling, and conveyor systems.

Work Environment

This is a remote/virtual position with the flexibility to work from anywhere, though proximity to a major hub is preferred. The role may involve some ad-hoc travel, not exceeding 5-10%. The position initially offers a 6-month contract, with possibilities for extension or transition to a full-time role, depending on performance.

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Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Louisville, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/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 hybrid position in Louisville,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 20, 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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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