Job Title: Mechanical Engineer
Job Description
The Mechanical Engineer will perform a wide range of technical duties focused on the mechanical design and drafting of customer-specific capital equipment orders. This role includes designing tooling fixtures for advanced manufacturing technologies, creating and maintaining Bills of Materials (BOMs), and supporting cross-functional business areas such as purchasing and aftermarket operations. The engineer will play a key role in machine start-up, troubleshooting, and standardization initiatives across global product families.
Responsibilities
Design custom capital equipment and machinery using SolidWorks and Pro/Engineer (Creo), ensuring designs meet customer specifications and performance requirements.
Create detailed 3D models and 2D drawings for mechanical components and assemblies, using SolidWorks, Pro/Engineer, and AutoCAD.
Develop, maintain, and update accurate change logs and issue logs throughout the machine build process, following the company Engineering Change Notice (ECN) process to correct and improve designs.
Support capital equipment machine start-up and debug activities, including troubleshooting mechanical issues during all phases of the build.
Convert standard machine designs between SolidWorks and Pro/Engineer to support various projects and product platforms.
Collaborate closely with purchasing by communicating with vendors to ensure designs are manufactured efficiently and cost-effectively, providing technical details and clarifications as needed.
Safely maintain and manage machine designs while working with proprietary and confidential data, adhering to all relevant procedures and guidelines.
Design tooling fixtures for various advanced manufacturing technologies, ensuring functionality, safety, and alignment with customer requirements.
Coordinate with project management to ensure all customer expectations and specifications are thoroughly considered and incorporated during the design phase.
Maintain accurate records and documentation for all tooling designs, including revisions and updates.
Work with global engineering teammates on special projects to improve the design and fabrication of machines built at different sites.
Review and analyze different product families to help establish more standard component lists and drive product standardization initiatives.
Create, maintain, and update Bills of Materials (BOMs) for machines and tooling, ensuring accuracy and completeness for manufacturing and aftermarket support.
Support aftermarket operations with technical information and design updates as needed.
Use Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel, to prepare reports, documentation, and presentations related to design and project work.
Engage in cross-functional collaboration with teams such as project management, purchasing, manufacturing, and global engineering groups to ensure project success.
Communicate clearly and effectively in both written and verbal forms to share design intent, project status, and technical information with internal and external stakeholders.
Manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, prioritizing work to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality results.
Apply critical thinking and disciplined problem-solving skills to analyze issues, develop practical solutions, and make sound engineering judgments.
Essential Skills
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience.
Minimum of five (5) years of 3D modeling experience using SolidWorks and Pro-Engineer (Creo).
Minimum of five (5) years of 2D drafting experience with SolidWorks, Pro-Engineer (Creo), and AutoCAD.
Strong mechanical design skills with experience in capital equipment or complex machinery.
Hands-on experience running machines and designing and assembling fixtures (preferred).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
Good written and oral communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to effectively multi-task across multiple projects.
Knowledge of various fabrication processes, including machining, sheet metal, and welding.
Ability to utilize SolidWorks and its features in a fast and efficient manner.
Demonstrated critical thinking and disciplined problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to work well in a group and team environment, including cross-functional collaboration.
Ability to work effectively with colleagues from various cultures and parts of the world.
Strong sense of urgency and proactivity in addressing issues and advancing projects.
Commitment to delivering results and ensuring accountability.
High standards of ethics and integrity.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Knowledge of SAP or similar enterprise resource planning systems is a plus.
Experience supporting purchasing and vendor communication for technical designs.
Experience supporting aftermarket operations for capital equipment is beneficial.
Mentally flexible and resilient personality, comfortable working in a dynamic environment.
Ability to engage others through clear and concise written and verbal communication.
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, working with project management, purchasing, and global engineering teams.
Experience working on product standardization initiatives and establishing standard component lists.
Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate records and documentation for designs and tooling.
Ability to manage proprietary and confidential design data responsibly.
Work Environment
This role is based in a manufacturing setting where the Mechanical Engineer works closely with production, project management, and purchasing teams to support the design, build, and start-up of capital equipment. The environment involves regular interaction with shop floor activities, machinery, and fabrication processes such as machining, sheet metal work, and welding. The position follows a standard weekday schedule, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The engineer uses modern design tools including SolidWorks, Pro/Engineer (Creo), AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office, and may collaborate with global teammates across different sites and time zones.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Irwin, PA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $83000.00/yr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
unlimited employment, if desired also with international development opportunities (US, Europe, Asia) remuneration, pension contributions and vacation in line with the market mobile working after consultation with the team language training
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Irwin,PA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 2026.
About Actalent
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