Senior Mechanical Engineer

Actalent • Charlotte, NC • 1d ago

Job Title: Senior Mechanical EngineerJob Description

Join our team as a Senior Mechanical Engineer, where you will be an integral part of every step in the manufacturing process, from designing and prototyping to testing the final product. This role offers you the opportunity to take on a leadership position within a small team of engineers and technicians, where your voice will significantly influence project direction and success.

Responsibilities

Complete projects from concept and design through transition to production.

Take ownership of mechanical aspects of assigned projects.

Design mechanical aspects of products.

Help transition products from proto@type to production, including developing production processes and test methods.

Coordinate with manufacturers to refine manufacturing processes and ensure products are produced within specification.

Diagnose product failures and implement corrective actions.

Essential Skills

New product development

Proficiency in SolidWorks and mechanical design

Experience in managing the life cycle of product development

Project management skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical design experience

Product development experience (low to medium product volume production)

Proficiency in 3D modeling (SolidWorks preferred) or similar software

5-7 years of relevant engineering experience

Robust knowledge of manufacturing techniques including injection molding, extruding, 3D printing, machining, casting, and laser cutting

Hands-on experience in designing, assembling, and testing mechanical assemblies

In-depth materials knowledge including engineered plastics

Experience with FEA and CFD, heat transfer, and thermodynamics

Experience with sealants and adhesives

Strong computer skills including hardware, software, and design packages

Comfortable working in a lab environment with minimal supervision

Familiarity with mechanical assembly and use of hand and power tools

Experience with thermal transfer and modeling

LED lighting experience

Ability to hold design reviews and provide technical guidance and recommendations to team members

Work Environment

You will work in a small team of 8, where collaboration and innovation are encouraged. The role requires daily commuting to Belmont, NC, and involves working in a lab environment. You will have the chance to make significant impacts within a close-knit team while working with specialty vehicles.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Charlotte, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Charlotte,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 6, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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.

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