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Mechanical Design Engineer

Actalent
Springfield, OH Contractor
POSTED ON 5/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/2/2026
Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer
Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to lead projects from design through installation. You will develop mechanical designs for structures, systems, and components to meet customer needs, ensuring accuracy and feasibility. This role requires collaboration with various teams and direct customer interaction throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

  • Lead projects from design through installation.
  • Develop mechanical designs for structures, systems, and components to meet customer needs.
  • Review and release drawings and BOMs for accuracy and feasibility.
  • Collaborate with applications, manufacturing, quality, and safety teams.
  • Perform design and analysis using SolidWorks; support drafting with AutoCAD.
  • Provide application engineering and cost estimates to support Sales.
  • Support service teams and customers with technical expertise.
  • Contribute to R&D, standardization, and modular product design.
  • Conduct cost and profitability analysis.
  • Interface directly with customers throughout the project lifecycle.
Essential Skills
  • 3 years of mechanical design experience within large capital equipment or a related industry.
  • Proficient in SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
  • Experience creating and managing design bills of material (BOMs).
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word) and Adobe Acrobat.
  • Familiarity with SAP.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Familiarity with ERP Systems, SAP preferred.
  • Project management experience.
  • Experience in foundry operations or bulk material handling.
Work Environment

This position is based on-site in an office setting, with working hours from Monday to Friday during the first shift.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Springfield, Ohio.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $90000.00/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Springfield,Ohio.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is 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

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $75,000 - $90,000

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