Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Hauppauge, NY | Fully Onsite
Schedule: 9/80 Schedule | Every Other Friday Off
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
Compensation: Competitive hourly rate based on experience
About the Opportunity
An award-winning engineering services company in Hauppauge, NY is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join its growing engineering team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys hands-on mechanical design, machine design, product development, and solving complex engineering challenges. Youll have the opportunity to own designs from initial concept through modeling, analysis, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing, while working directly with customers across a variety of industries.
The company is entering a period of renewed growth and is looking for engineers interested in long-term stability, technical variety, and the opportunity to transition into a permanent position.
What Youll Do
Design mechanical systems, custom machinery, equipment, complex assemblies, and machined components using SolidWorks.
Develop detailed 3D models, assemblies, and production-ready manufacturing drawings.
Take projects from concept development through proto@type, testing, design validation, and production.
Perform structural and thermal FEA using ANSYS or similar simulation tools.
Apply GD&T, DFM, materials selection, and machine design principles to ensure designs are manufacturable, reliable, and cost-effective.
Evaluate designs through engineering calculations, simulations, testing, and design reviews.
Troubleshoot mechanical design issues and implement improvements prior to production.
Work closely with manufacturing, electrical, controls, and project engineering teams.
Support proto@type builds, testing, troubleshooting, and product improvements.
Interface directly with customers to understand requirements and develop practical engineering solutions.
Manage multiple engineering projects and priorities simultaneously.
Create and maintain engineering drawings, design documentation, revisions, and product release records.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
7+ years of mechanical design experience.
Strong background in machine design, custom equipment, or complex mechanical product development.
Advanced proficiency with SolidWorks, including 3D modeling, assemblies, and detailed drawings.
Experience performing FEA using ANSYS or similar simulation software.
Strong knowledge of:
Machine design
GD&T
Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
Machined components
Manufacturing processes
Materials and material selection
Demonstrated experience taking designs from concept through manufacturing or production.
Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work directly with customers and cross-functional engineering teams.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced engineering environment.
Preferred Experience
Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable:
Custom machinery and industrial equipment
Automation or robotic systems
Manufacturing equipment
Electro-mechanical products
Consumer or engineered products
Injection mold design
New product development
Engineering consulting or engineering services
Designing products from initial concept through production launch
What Makes Someone Successful Here
The ideal candidate is more than a CAD designer. Were looking for an engineer who can own a mechanical design, understand how it will actually be manufactured and assembled, identify potential problems, and drive the project through completion.
Youll be a strong fit if you enjoy:
Solving unique mechanical engineering problems
Working on different products and technologies rather than the same product every day
Taking ownership of your designs
Working directly with customers
Collaborating with electrical, manufacturing, controls, and other engineering disciplines
Balancing technical performance with manufacturability, cost, and reliability
Why Join?
Every Other Friday Off
The team operates on a 9/80 schedule, providing an additional day off every other week.
Variety of Engineering Work
Work across multiple customers, technologies, and engineering challenges rather than being limited to a single product line.
Full Product Development Exposure
Be involved throughout the engineering lifecycle, from concept and design through analysis, prototyping, testing, and production.
Strong Conversion Potential
This is a contract-to-hire opportunity intended to identify engineers who can become long-term members of the team.
Collaborative Culture
Join a smaller, highly collaborative engineering environment where technical expertise, communication, and teamwork are valued.
Long-Term Growth
The organization is actively growing and provides an opportunity for experienced engineers to make an immediate impact while building toward a long-term career.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hauppauge, NY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $60.00/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 Hauppauge, NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Hauppauge,NY.
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.
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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.
