Job Description
The Mechanical Design Engineer role leads the end-to-end development of heavy-duty truck accessories and systems for commercial and vocational truck platforms. You will focus on mechanical design, integration, and validation of complex accessory products, including hydraulic systems, structural components, and electrical integration. Working as a key member of a fast-paced product design team, you will deliver innovative, durable, and high-performance solutions tailored to demanding customer applications and industry requirements.
Responsibilities Include
Lead the mechanical design and integration of heavy truck accessory products such as hydraulic liftgates, tool storage systems, service bodies, utility cranes, winches, PTO-driven systems, and other chassis-mounted equipment.
Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, controls, hydraulics, and manufacturing teams to develop fully integrated solutions.
Own product development from concept through production launch, including prototyping, CAD design, FEA, DFM, and validation testing.
Design robust mechanical structures and assemblies using steel, aluminum, and composite materials for heavy-duty environments.
Develop and optimize hydraulic systems, including pump/motor selection, circuit design, and performance tuning.
Ensure seamless electrical integration of powered accessories with truck OEM or aftermarket power and control systems.
Create and maintain detailed engineering documentation: drawings, BOMs, engineering change orders, and test reports.
Support validation testing, including environmental, fatigue, load, and field testing.
Engage with suppliers and customers to define requirements, resolve technical challenges, and ensure product compatibility.
Support continuous improvement in product performance, cost, and manufacturability.
Skills & Qualifications
Experience and success designing heavy-duty industrial products.
5+ years of experience in design principles related to large multicomponent assemblies.
Proficiency in CAD with a strong preference for Creo.
Engineering knowledge to evaluate test results to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications.
Experience evaluating and solving design-related issues in manufacturing and production assembly.
Excellent communication skills with proven experience interacting with other groups to finalize product designs.
Disciplined, motivational personality who is self-motivated and results-oriented.
Hands-on approach and mechanical aptitude.
Pride and commitment to accuracy, detail, and well-thought-out designs.
Thorough and consistent documentation habits paired with excellent organizational and management skills.
Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced product design team.
Nice to Have
Experience designing mounting assemblies.
Experience creating 3D designs in Creo.
Experience working in new product development for vehicle or industrial equipment applications.
Familiarity with hydraulic system design, including pump and motor selection, circuit layout, and performance optimization.
Exposure to electrical integration for powered accessories on truck platforms.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mentor, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $55.00/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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mentor, OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 15, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Mentor,OH.
About Actalent
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