Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer II

Job Description

This Mechanical Design Engineer II role focuses on enhancing and developing consumer products from concept through production. You will lead mechanical design, product development, prototyping, testing, DFMEA activities, and manufacturing support while driving continuous product improvement and cost reduction. The position requires close collaboration with sourcing, manufacturing, quality, marketing, and other cross-functional teams to improve product performance, support new product launches, and ensure reliable, high-quality products.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop consumer products and mechanical components from initial concept through full production release.
• Create and modify detailed 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, specifications, and documentation using SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
• Develop, build, and refine prototypes, coordinating and executing testing and validation activities to confirm design performance and reliability.
• Perform DFMEA, design reviews, root cause analysis, and product performance evaluations to identify and mitigate risks and improve product robustness.
• Support manufacturing operations through material selection, component sourcing, design optimization, and ongoing production support.
• Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities while maintaining product quality, performance, and reliability standards.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including sourcing, manufacturing, quality, and marketing to align designs with business, customer, and manufacturing requirements.
• Apply plastics design, plastic injection molding, sheet metal, and machining principles to create manufacturable and durable components.
• Provide hands-on support in machining, fabrication, and use of shop equipment during prototype development and testing when needed.
• Own projects and tasks with a high level of independence, managing priorities, timelines, and deliverables with limited day-to-day supervision.
• Communicate project status, technical findings, and design recommendations clearly to stakeholders and cross-functional partners.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in product design, development processes, and manufacturing support activities.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3–7 years of mechanical product design experience in a professional engineering environment.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software for modeling, drafting, and documentation.
• Experience designing and developing consumer products and mechanical components from concept through production.
• Demonstrated ability to create and modify 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Experience with product prototyping, including building and refining prototypes and supporting testing and validation activities.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability principles.
• Hands-on experience performing DFMEA and participating in or leading design reviews.
• Plastics design experience, including plastic injection molded components, highly preferred.
• Practical exposure to sheet metal design and machining processes.
• Hands-on experience with machining, fabrication, and shop equipment preferred.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated project management skills, including organizing tasks, managing timelines, and driving projects to completion.
• Ability to work independently with limited day-to-day supervision while maintaining high standards of quality and accountability.
• Strong self-management and project ownership skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience supporting new product development, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing activities.
• Experience in cost reduction initiatives while preserving product performance and reliability.
• Familiarity with root cause analysis techniques and product performance evaluation methods.
• Experience collaborating with sourcing, manufacturing, quality, and marketing teams on product development and improvement projects.
• Comfort working in a collaborative product development environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Interest in long-term career growth within a stable organization.
• Ability to travel approximately 5–10% of the time for supplier visits, project meetings, and production assessments.

Work Environment

This role is based in an on-site engineering environment located in Lancaster, PA, with a hybrid work model. Engineers divide their time between office-based design work, prototype development, testing activities, and manufacturing support on the production floor. The position involves regular cross-functional collaboration with sourcing, quality, manufacturing, and product development teams in a collaborative product development culture. Approximately 5–10% travel is expected for supplier visits, project meetings, and production assessments. After onboarding, a hybrid schedule is available, with Tuesday and Wednesday designated as required on-site collaboration days and remote work flexibility on the remaining weekdays based on business needs. The organization offers a strong benefits package available from day one, an annual performance-based bonus opportunity, and a stable environment with significant tenure and long-term growth opportunities, as well as exposure to consumer products used throughout North America.

This is a Permanent position based out of Lancaster, PA.

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

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.

Competitive benefits package including: 401k with Company Match, eligible on First Day of Employment Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Effective on First Day of Employment Company General Bonus Program Company Paid Parental Leave Adoption Assistance Company Paid Basic Life & Disability Insurance Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Insurance Options Company Paid ID Theft Legal Assistance Plan Options Paid Vacation and Holidays Pet Insurance Stable, growing working environment with a history of 150 years of doing business. Opportunity to advance within the company.

This is a hybrid position in Lancaster,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 1, 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.

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