Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer
Job Description
The Mechanical Engineer provides seasoned technical leadership across product development and manufacturing support for complex, precision-based products in a regulated environment. This role drives engineering initiatives from concept through production release, ensures products meet stringent quality and compliance standards, and supports continuous improvement across the full product lifecycle. The position combines hands-on engineering, advanced problem-solving, and mentoring responsibilities to support successful introduction and sustainment of medical device products.
Responsibilities
Lead multiple engineering initiatives from early concept development through production release, ensuring projects progress on time and within defined scope.
Support all phases of the product lifecycle, including concept development, design, verification and validation, manufacturing launch, and post-market activities.
Ensure programs comply with applicable industry and regulatory requirements, including relevant ISO and FDA regulations for medical devices.
Develop, review, and support technical documentation required for regulatory submissions and quality system records.
Establish, maintain, and improve quality processes to ensure consistent product performance and reliability.
Participate in and lead testing and validation activities, including planning, execution, data analysis, and reporting.
Conduct and support root cause analysis and corrective actions when technical or quality issues arise in development or manufacturing.
Provide technical direction, coaching, and hands-on support to junior engineering staff to build skills and ensure high-quality output.
Promote a collaborative, knowledge-sharing environment that supports team development and cross-functional communication.
Lead efforts to improve engineering processes, product quality, and manufacturing efficiency, with a focus on cost estimation and manufacturability.
Identify and implement opportunities to enhance effectiveness across engineering and production workflows, from cradle to grave.
Partner closely with manufacturing, quality, R&D, and other internal teams to support smooth product transitions from development into production.
Ensure alignment between design intent and manufacturing capability, including design-for-manufacture and design-for-assembly considerations.
Monitor industry advancements, regulatory updates, and emerging technologies relevant to medical devices and mechanical engineering.
Apply current best practices and lessons learned to support innovation, maintain competitiveness, and continuously improve products and processes.
Use CAD and other engineering tools to design, review, and optimize components and assemblies for complex, precision-based products.
Essential Skills
Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
5-10+ years of engineering experience within a regulated or high-reliability manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated experience supporting complex engineering projects from concept through production release.
Hands-on experience with medical device manufacturing or similar regulated, precision-based products.
Proficiency with CAD tools, including SolidWorks and AutoCAD, and other common engineering tools for mechanical design.
Experience working within FDA-regulated environments and familiarity with relevant regulatory expectations.
Working knowledge of ISO 13485 and related quality system standards.
Proven ability to support cost estimation and design for manufacturability in a production environment.
Demonstrated ability to guide projects, provide technical leadership, and support the development of junior engineers.
Strong problem-solving skills, including experience with testing, validation, and root cause analysis.
Ability to operate independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
Comfort working across the full product lifecycle, from cradle to grave.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience in medical device design and development within a regulated clean environment.
Background in project management within engineering or product development @contexts.
Experience mentoring and coaching junior engineers or technical staff.
Familiarity with quality systems and regulatory frameworks beyond ISO 13485, as applicable to medical devices.
Exposure to continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
Ability to interpret and apply industry best practices and emerging technologies to existing and new products.
Strong communication skills for collaborating with manufacturing, quality, R&D, and other internal stakeholders.
Experience supporting technical documentation for regulatory filings and quality records.
Work Environment
The role operates in a medical device manufacturing environment that follows strict regulatory and quality standards. Work takes place in a regulated clean environment, with an emphasis on precision, cleanliness, and adherence to documented procedures. The engineer collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, quality, and R&D, and uses CAD tools such as SolidWorks and AutoCAD along with other common engineering software. The environment supports full product lifecycle activities, from early design through production and post-market support, with a strong focus on continuous improvement, product reliability, and compliance
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Olive Branch, MS.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $43.27 - $43.27/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 Olive Branch,MS.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 27, 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.
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