Mechanical Design Engineer

Actalent • Springfield, NJ • 3h ago

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

This role focuses on creatively designing efficient, cost-effective custom machinery and systems for a wide range of applications. The Mechanical Design Engineer uses 3D CAD tools to develop complete machine designs, collaborates closely with customers and internal teams, and supports projects from concept through installation and commissioning.

Responsibilities

Conduct occasional on-site customer visits to gather pre-design information and understand application requirements.

Create detailed 3D system designs using SolidWorks, ensuring functionality, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness.

Communicate directly with customers to clarify and define system parameters, specifications, and performance expectations.

Lead internal and external design review meetings to present concepts, gather feedback, and drive design decisions.

Generate accurate part and assembly drawings that clearly define dimensions, tolerances, and manufacturing details.

Create and maintain bills of materials (BOMs) to support procurement, manufacturing, and assembly activities.

Troubleshoot and develop solutions for issues identified during machine testing, refining designs as needed.

Provide occasional hands-on assistance with in-house machine assembly to ensure design intent is correctly implemented.

Support occasional on-site installation and commissioning of equipment, helping to resolve mechanical and design-related issues.

Collaborate with machining and fabrication teams to ensure designs align with practical manufacturing methods and capabilities.

Essential Skills

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.

A minimum of 5 years of experience in machine design.

Proficiency in 3D CAD, specifically SolidWorks, for designing custom machinery and systems.

Strong experience in mechanical engineering and mechanical design principles.

Ability to design custom machinery from concept through detailed design using 3D CAD tools.

Familiarity with machining and fabrication processes and the methods used to achieve required part quality and performance.

Experience working in an industrial machining or similar manufacturing environment.

Ability to lead design review meetings and communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with industrial machinery design and project-based engineering work.

Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues during machine testing and refine designs accordingly.

Comfort providing occasional hands-on support for machine assembly, installation, and commissioning.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration with customers and internal teams.

Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort working in a dynamic, project-focused environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Springfield, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $47.00 - $54.00/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 Springfield,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 27, 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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