Mechanical Engineer

Job Title:

Mechanical Engineer 3

Job Description

The main function of a mechanical engineer is to research and investigate the design, functionality, and maintenance of mechanical products, equipment, systems, and processes. A typical mechanical engineer has the ability to make engineering drawings, and read and interpret blueprints.

Responsibilities

* Research, design, develop, manufacture, and test tools, engines, machines, and other mechanical devices.

* Analyze customer design proposals, specifications, and manuals to determine the time and cost feasibility of completing projects.

* Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operations and make recommendations to the maintenance crew.

* Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products using tools, equipment, or software.

* Support the Turbocharger applications team by collaborating with suppliers through APQP.

* Collect requirements from the applications team, understand customer needs, and work with other teams to create functional requirements for suppliers to design, create, and validate products before production.

* Support the salvage and reuse of turbochargers and conduct warranty analysis for gas-burning engines.

Essential Skills

* Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem-solving ability.

* Ability to make sketches, engineering drawings, and common computations.

* Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.

* Experience with computer applications and software related to the engineering field, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD).

* Mechanical engineering and designing expertise.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aero Engineering.

* 4+ years of experience (relevant experience could include APQP experience, turbocharger expereince, engine experiences, NPI experience, data analytics experience)

* Strong verbal communication.

* Project management experience.

* Strong mechanical aptitude.

Work Environment

This position requires onsite work from 8 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Lafayette, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $36.00/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 Lafayette,IN.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 19, 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 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 actalentaccom for other accommodation options.