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Mechanical Design Engineer

Actalent • Hauppauge, NY • 5h ago

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Location: Suffolk County, NY (Onsite)

Schedule: 9/80 work week - off every other Friday

Pay Rate: $45-$60/hr

Duration: 9-month contract

We're an award-winning engineering services company experiencing renewed growth and are looking to bring on an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to support a growing portfolio of client-driven projects. This role is ideal for someone who can hit the ground running, enjoys variety, and thrives in a small, collaborative, hands-on team environment.

You'll work out of our Suffolk County office and partner closely with internal teams and multiple Long Island-based clients, taking mechanical designs from concept through analysis, prototyping, and manufacturing.

What You'll Be Doing

As a key contributor on the mechanical engineering team, you will:

Design mechanical systems, assemblies, and machined components using SolidWorks

Develop production-ready 3D models and detailed 2D drawings for manufacturing and assembly

Perform structural and thermal analysis using ANSYS (or similar FEA tools) to validate and optimize designs

Apply strong machine design principles to ensure performance, reliability, and manufacturability

Participate in and lead design reviews, incorporating feedback and best practices

Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, electrical, and controls engineers

Support new product development from early concept through prototyping and release

Assist with proto@type builds, testing, and troubleshooting

Maintain accurate engineering documentation and ensure compliance with standards and procedures

Interface directly with client teams and integrate quickly into ongoing projects

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field

7+ years of hands-on mechanical design experience (machinery or industrial equipment preferred)

Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks

Experience performing FEA using ANSYS or similar tools

Strong knowledge of machine design, materials, manufacturing processes, and GD&T

Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Strong communication skills and ability to integrate quickly with client teams

Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience with injection mold design

Background in engineering services or consulting

Experience supporting multiple clients simultaneously

Exposure to new product development from concept to production

Why You'll Want This Role (Employee Value Proposition)

Award-winning engineering services firm with a strong reputation

9/80 schedule - enjoy every other Friday off, year-round

Small, tight-knit team where your work is highly visible

Casual dress code and a culture that values humor, teamwork, and mutual respect

Fun, family-style environment with holiday events and team celebrations

Opportunity to work on diverse, technically challenging projects across industries

Work Environment & Culture

Onsite role based in Suffolk County, NY

Work with a small, collaborative team

Support a variety of Long Island-based clients

Team values hard work, open communication, and enjoying the workday together

Why This Role Is Open

The company is growing again and looking to add experienced consultants to support current and upcoming projects while positioning for future full-time hires as the market continues to strengthen.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Hauppauge, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $60.00/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 Hauppauge,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 18, 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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