Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

Apply mechanical engineering knowledge to the design and development of products as well as product changes and enhancements within design standards and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop plans for and execute structural and mechanical testing for components on new and current designs.
• Work with a multi-disciplined design team, including mechanical/electrical engineers, production engineers, and product development teams, to design, develop, simulate, and verify new components and designs.
• Devise and conduct validation tests to ensure product quality.
• Maintain accurate documentation of concepts, designs, calculations, drawings, and processes.
• Ensure new products meet functional and non-functional specifications, including safety, performance, cost, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and devise short and long-term remedies.
• Identify and act on opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Travel to customer sites to commission pre-production tests or troubleshoot technical issues (less than 10%).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Mechanical engineering knowledge
• Proficiency in design software such as SolidWorks and AutoCAD
• Experience in new product development
• Mechanical and structural testing experience
• Experience with calculations, FEA analysis, simulation, and structural steel

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• R&D experience
• Ability to set up and run test benches for new products
• Experience in validation testing
• Experience in reviewing simulation results from the simulation team

Work Environment

You will join a growing department needed for new product development within a good company. The team currently consists of a manager, one designer, and one engineer, with plans to add one to two more members. The company offers flexible scheduling options, including 4x10 hour days, 4x9 hour days with a half-day on Friday, or 5x8 hour shifts.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $110000.00/yr.

Competitive Benefits: 401k Company Match, Quarterly profitability bonus, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Life, STD & LTD, Paid Life insurance, Paid Vacation, PTO, 8 paid holidays per year

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Louisville,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 7, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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.

Salary : $80,000 - $110,000