Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role involves evaluating sales order requirements, collaborating with sales teams and customers, and working closely with electrical engineers and drafting teams to produce customer drawings.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and interpret sales order requirements and specifications to configure and develop solutions.
• Collaborate with sales and potentially customers to resolve technical requirements.
• Work with electrical engineers and drafting teams to produce customer drawings.
• Serve as the technical lead on assigned projects.
• Coordinate with internal groups, including assembly, procurement, and field technicians, to resolve startup issues.
• Approve project release to manufacturing.
• Collaborate with assembly and test departments to address issues during build and test phases.
• Participate in project teams to deliver cost-effective, manufacturable designs.
• Provide updates on project status and timelines.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in designing and developing electromechanical equipment.
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD software, with a preference for SolidWorks.
• Experience with OEM design activities and machine design.
• Familiarity with bill of materials (BOMs).
• Project management skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Product Data Management (PDM).
• Expertise in designing sheet metal products.
• Knowledge of electrical testing.
• Customer interaction experience.

Work Environment

The role is based in an office environment attached to a manufacturing floor. Expect to spend 70% of the time at a desk and 30% on the manufacturing floor. You'll be part of a growing team of over 10 engineers, working on highly customizable products. This position offers the chance to contribute to a company with a new product in high demand and increased sales.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cleveland, OH.

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $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)

This is a fully onsite position in Cleveland,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 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 [email protected] 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.