Mechanical Design Engineer

Actalent • Dayton, OH • 5h ago

Job Description

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will engage in mechanical engineering analysis, calculations, and detailed design activities for complex machinery and subsystems. You will support projects from concept through production and sustainment, ensuring robust, manufacturable, and cost-effective designs.

Responsibilities

Apply sound engineering principles, industry standards, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Perform tolerance analysis, stress and load calculations, and component selection.

Create, revise, and maintain detailed 2D/3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and bills of materials (BOMs).

Support and maintain internal engineering standards, best practices, and documentation.

Collaborate closely with manufacturing, assembly, and production teams to resolve design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) issues.

Participate in design reviews, root cause analysis, and corrective action efforts.

Essential Skills

2+ years of experience in Engineering, preferably with capital equipment, machine tools, automation, or stamping press design.

Proven design and analysis competency.

Knowledge of DFM/DFA procedures and processes, large fabrication, castings, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, and machining operations.

Proficiency in AutoCAD, FEA, kinematics, and thermal analysis.

Experience with MECHANICA or ANSYS.

Understanding of OSHA, ANSI, and CSA standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

BSME degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience with Pro Engineer (Pro E) preferred but not required.

Work Environment

The role is based in a manufacturing and office environment, operating Monday through Friday on the 1st shift.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dayton, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $130000.00/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 Dayton,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 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.

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