Mechanical Engineer

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will develop mechanical designs for container-based and platform-based supply chain systems. You will build and refine 2D/3D models using software such as PTC Creo, SolidWorks, and Windchill. Additionally, you will create manufacturing-ready drawings, tolerances, and documentation, ensuring designs move seamlessly into production. This role involves close collaboration with suppliers, fabricators, internal teams, and the Program Management Team to align requirements, schedules, and deliverables.

• Develop mechanical designs for container-based and platform-based supply chain systems.
• Build and refine 2D/3D models using PTC Creo, SolidWorks, and Windchill.
• Create manufacturing-ready drawings, tolerances, and documentation.
• Collaborate with suppliers, fabricators, and internal teams to move designs into production.
• Work closely with the Program Management Team to align requirements, schedules, and deliverables.
• Support inspection, testing, and production quality checks.
• Troubleshoot technical issues during fabrication and assembly.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 2–5 years of mechanical or structural engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Creo, Inventor, SolidWorks, and Windchill.
• Strong understanding of fabrication, weldments, tolerances, and manufacturability.
• Practical, detail-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work full-time on-site in McLean, VA.

• Project management experience.
• Supply chain or manufacturing experience.
• Exposure to defense, aerospace, or energy programs.

The role is primarily on-site in McLean, VA, in a small office setting working on computer design tasks. After 90 days, there is an option to work remotely one day per week. This position offers an opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing team that supports the DoD community by designing containers to securely ship products globally.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mc Lean, VA.

The pay range for this position is $53.00 - $62.50/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Mc Lean,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 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.

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.

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Salary : $53 - $63