Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer with a demonstrable ability to plan and execute engineering product development and design initiatives. The ideal candidate will generate innovative concepts and robust mechanical system designs while working in a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute engineering product development and design initiatives.
• Generate innovative concepts and robust mechanical system designs.
• Work with machined components and molded plastics or other soft polymers.
• Generate prints and reports in accordance with standard quality management systems.
• Ensure success on products from concept to commercialization.
• Characterize, select, and assess material compatibility.
• Manage all aspects of Configuration Management including the engineering change process, change control board, drawing formatting/release, part number creation, part revision sequence, and bills of materials.
• Participate in material review board processes including documentation, control of nonconforming products, assessment, and disposition.
• Design using 3D CAD software including AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Manage large assembly-file management within CAD tools.
• Utilize complex CAD surface modeling techniques.
• Conduct mechanical systems analysis including component and assembly statics.

Essential Skills

• 5-10 years of design engineering experience in developing high reliability medical, aerospace, or transportation products.
• Extensive experience with tolerance stack up and manufacturability.
• Hands-on experience with 3D CAD design including AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Experience with machined components and molded plastics or other soft polymers.
• Experience generating prints and reports in accordance with standard quality management systems.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems analysis including component and assembly statics.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 3 years of design engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with process improvement, Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma.
• Experience with tooling, mold design, and plastics injection molding.

Work Environment

The position is based in Rensselaer, NY and is fully onsite. Engineering works 1st shift from 7am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday. It is a two-shift operation with a business casual dress code. The facility employs a team of 130 employees, including 20 consultants and 4 engineers, and houses 42 automated machines. The company is growing and plans to add a 100,000 sq ft facility in 2025. The work environment supports the medical device and pharmaceutical industries.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

- 401K Retirement Plan: Eligibility after one year of service. The enrollment period after one year of service is January 1st or July 1st. The match is a basic safe harbor match - 100% of the first 3%, 50% of the next 2% for a maximum match of 4%.

- Health & Dental Insurance: Covers a portion of the monthly premium with the balance through a pretax employee contribution each pay period. See the contribution worksheet for specific amounts. Eligibility: Insurance coverage begins the first of the month after 30 days of employment.

- Flexible Spending Account: Employees are eligible to contribute to their own individual FSA accounts, on the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment. If applicable, employees are eligible for the employer contribution on January 1st of the following calendar year.

- Paid Time Off: In 2025, you will receive 120 hours of PTO. PTO requests must be submitted in the time clock for your manager's approval.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Rensselaer,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 12, 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 : $75,000 - $100,000