Mechanical Engineer

Actalent • South Plainfield, NJ • 2h ago

Job Description:

Maintain engineering knowledge bases including processes, documentation, engineering change orders, bills of material, product tables, and system logs

Create and evaluate setup documentation used in production operations

Design equipment utilization plans to meet product requirements while balancing time, cost, and operational constraints

Develop equipment and process designs including drawings and bills of material (BOMs)

Create design schedules, establish project milestones, and manage design efforts to ensure timely and high-quality project completion

Inspect incoming equipment and complete Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) prior to shipment

Create and maintain manuals for equipment and custom job orders

Establish systems to maximize standardization while maintaining flexibility for customized designs when necessary

Build and maintain systems that support continuous improvement in batch processing equipment design and utilization

Develop policies and procedures outlining responsibilities and recurring tasks within the role

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Strong knowledge of manufacturing equipment design and operation.

Experience with equipment design, testing, IQ/OQ/FAT, and process improvement.

Ability to manage multiple engineering projects and meet deadlines.

Strong project management, analytical, and communication skills.

Experience working with external vendors and equipment suppliers.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $52.88/hr.

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.

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 South Plainfield,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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