Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will assist in planning, developing, and coordinating engineering projects, ensuring they meet personnel needs and schedules. You will serve as a product line specialist and engineering expert for assigned projects, acting as a technical consultant and assisting with solution presentations and site performance demonstrations.

Responsibilities

• Perform as a staff advisor and consultant on technical specialties, equipment, or program functions.
• Achieve all assigned project tasks and objectives within established strategies, ensuring functionality and meeting specifications.
• Ensure project tasks assigned to others are completed within budget, schedule, and priority.
• Conduct engineering design reviews to ensure fit, function, and accuracy.
• Recommend changes in methods and procedures to improve project completion or engineering processes.
• Keep leaders informed on the status of assigned projects with timely updates and alternate plan suggestions.
• Follow up with other departments on project tasks to ensure critical items are completed within needed timelines.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of machine design experience
• 1+ year of Solidworks experience
• Experience with sheet metal design
• Background in manufacturing of parts
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (Associates with relevant experience considered)

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency in Solidworks
• Experience in mechanical engineering and mechanical design
• Knowledge of sheet metal and machine design
• Experience in equipment design, new product development, R&D engineering
• Familiarity with a manufacturing environment and tooling

Work Environment

This position is entirely desk-based, focusing on design work for new machines within an R&D setting. Work is conducted 100% on-site at the Covington, KY location, with flexible hours within standard business hours. The company prides itself on culture and job tenure, with expanding opportunities due to multi-year R&D projects.

Job Type & Location

This is a 6 month contract position based out of Ft Mitchell, Kentucky.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $120000.00/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 Ft Mitchell, KY.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 18, 2026.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccom for other accommodation options.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.