Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

This position is responsible for product design and analysis, encompassing design/documentation, technical development, and production support for assigned products. The Design Engineer actively guides the design and development process using technical, statistical, experiential, and concurrent design skills to ensure cost-effective designs that meet or exceed performance and cost expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead product design and analysis, including design/documentation, technical development, and production support.
• Guide the design and development process using technical, statistical, experiential, and concurrent design skills.
• Ensure designs are cost-effective and meet/exceed performance and cost expectations.
• Spend the majority of time on duties related to design and development.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Solidworks and electromechanical design.
• Experience in drafting standards including ANSI-Y-14.5.
• Ability to perform hands-on fabrication and assembly of products.
• Strong communication skills for interfacing with engineering and manufacturing/assembly personnel.
• General knowledge of test methods and equipment for mechanical, electrical, and environmental testing.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with electro-mechanical components and design.
• Strong electro-mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge of machining, metal working processes, molding, casting, plating, and general fabrication/assembly.
• Experience with drafting standards such as DOD-D-1000 and Mil-STD-100.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment managing various tasks.

Work Environment

The role involves working in a mid-to-high volume environment with exposure to various fabrication and assembly processes. Dress code is professional, suitable for interfacing with engineering and manufacturing/assembly personnel. The position requires diligence and the ability to handle a variety of tasks, often in a stressful setting.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $95000.00/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 Paso Robles,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 29, 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 : $70,000 - $95,000