What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer position at Actalent?
Overview:
We are currently hiring for a Mechanical Engineer for our client in Chesapeake, VA. This role will involve some traveling to customer sites for assessments of machinery and equipment. 🚨No C2C or sponsorship provided.
Description:
- To design application drawings for products of company with the use of CAD (2D and 3D) systems.
- Generating production drawings for the in-house shop and subcontracted shops.
- Manage mechanical portion of the project from start to finish.
- Create, control and maintain the order release packages and design files.
- Travel to perform presentations, audits, measure ups and start up support at mill site as necessary (up to 25-40% of time).
- Create and foster customer relations in terms of obtaining the required information thru on-site measure ups; MS team calls, drawing exchange, etc..
- Capable to execute technical calculations to ensure the safety and integrity of mechanical custom components.
- Preparation of technical documentation and procedures.
- Product inspections and dimensional checks.
- Creation of communication documentation, presentations, video calls, etc. to help convey the key aspects of a design to a client or manufacturing partner.
- International collaboration through Engineering teams in Canada (1 facility) and Austria (3 facilities).
- Participation in development projects and prototype design.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology.
- 2 years practical experience.
- Proficient in 2D and 3D.
- AutoCAD and Inventor preferred.
- Proficient in word processing and spread sheets.
Additional Information:
- Travel range could be 25-40% annually.
- 2 step interview process.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $85000.00/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 Chesapeake,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 22, 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.
Salary : $75,000 - $85,000
