Mechanical Engineer

Actalent • Newberg, OR • 2h ago

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking an early-career Mechanical Design Engineer to support the design, development, testing, and improvement of mechanical and electromechanical products and components. This individual will work alongside engineering and cross-functional teams to develop designs, create and modify drawings, evaluate materials, conduct testing, analyze results, and help move products from concept through manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Design and modify mechanical components and assemblies using CAD software.

Create and update engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.

Support new product development and improvements to existing products.

Evaluate materials, manufacturing methods, cost, performance, and manufacturability.

Conduct engineering testing and analyze results to identify improvements.

Troubleshoot product or design issues and recommend solutions.

Support design reviews and engineering change activities.

Work with manufacturing and other engineering teams to ensure designs can be produced effectively.

Prepare technical reports, test documentation, procedures, and design recommendations.

Apply standard engineering principles and Lean product development practices.

Participate in cross-functional product development and engineering projects.

Essential Skills

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

Entry-level to approximately 2 years of relevant engineering experience, including internships or co-ops.

Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, Inventor, or similar.

Ability to read and create engineering drawings.

Understanding of basic mechanical design, materials, and manufacturing principles.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with product testing, prototyping, or design validation preferred.

Familiarity with GD&T and Design for Manufacturability is a plus.

Strong mechanical problem-solving and analytical skills.

Detail-oriented with strong technical documentation skills.

Ability to communicate effectively and work within a cross-functional engineering team.

Work Environment

The work environment includes both office settings and manufacturing floors. The role requires hands-on work with mechanical components, which includes making or updating CAD drawings, testing parts and materials, troubleshooting, and working with manufacturing and product engineering teams to get designs into production. Employees should be comfortable working with their hands and applying engineering principles from design to manufacturing.

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Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Newberg, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $41.00/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 position based out of Newberg, OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 21, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Newberg,OR.

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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