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Mechanical Engineer

Actalent
Glastonbury, CT Other
POSTED ON 9/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/22/2026

Hiring for an experienced Mechanical Engineer interested in moving their career towards operations within a leading aerospace company in Glastonbury, CT

Job Description

The NPD group identifies new products for airlines aimed at cost-saving measures. The project engineer will collaborate with the supply chain and quality departments to create, design, test, substantiate parts, and assist in obtaining final FAA approval. The parts involved can include any mechanical components inside and outside of a plane, excluding critical engine components.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the supply chain and quality departments.
  • Create part drawings and designs.
  • Test and substantiate parts.
  • Assist in obtaining final FAA approval.
  • Work on a variety of mechanical parts for aircraft, excluding critical engine components.

Essential Skills

  • 1-2 years minimum experience in Mechanical Engineering and Design Engineering.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD, preferably SolidWorks; AutoCAD is acceptable.
  • Knowledge of Aerospace Manufacturing.
  • Experience in CAD design, reverse engineering, redesign, legacy parts, aerospace engineering, manufacturing, 3D modeling, troubleshooting, and test engineering.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Ability to identify non-conformances.
  • Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing processes.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $34.62/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 Glastonbury,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 10, 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.

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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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