Contract Mechanical Design Engineer

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic team on a temporary basis. This position requires over five years of relevant experience in mechanical design engineering. You will be responsible for designing technical solutions, leading design engineering activities, and ensuring that designs meet business targets and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design technical solutions according to given prerequisites such as function, style, volume, geometry, costs, and quality targets.
• Support and lead mechanical design engineering activities in specific areas.
• Integrate deliveries from others and ensure quality and readiness before release.
• Provide input in product and system roadmaps.
• Network and build relationships with universities and external institutes.
• Participate in business development and innovation.
• Support junior team members and peers, acting as a role model for lifelong learning.
• Lead problem-solving projects and bring projects to final release.
• Document vendor components and push them through design release.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Creo Parametric with at least a couple of years of experience.
• Experience with design, modifications, and design release.
• Ability to work independently and adapt quickly to solve complex issues.
• Familiarity with family tables, PDM, Windchill, and part documentation systems such as KOLA.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred.
• Extensive experience (10-15 years) could potentially compensate for an associate's degree.
• Experience with air suspension systems, suspension brackets, spring hangers, auxiliary lift axles, suspension links, and chassis structural components.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Greensboro, NC.

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $45.00/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 Greensboro,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 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.

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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.