Mechanical Engineer- Entry Level
Listed on 2026-09-06
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Engineering
Quality Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, Automotive Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Quality Engineer - Automotive Industry
Drive Quality. Solve Complex Problems. Shape the Future of Automotive Engineering.
Actalent is seeking a Mechanical Quality Engineer to join a leading automotive manufacturer's Market Quality team. This is an excellent opportunity for engineers who enjoy hands-on problem solving, root cause analysis, vehicle testing, and working cross-functionally to improve product quality and customer satisfaction.
In this role, you'll investigate real-world vehicle and component failures, analyze warranty trends, collaborate with engineering and supplier teams, and help drive corrective actions that improve future vehicle performance. If you're curious, analytical, and passionate about understanding how things work, this is a great opportunity to build a strong foundation in automotive engineering and quality.
What You'll Be Doing- Investigate failed warranty parts and vehicle concerns through testing, analysis, and hands-on evaluation
- Recreate and simulate failure conditions to identify root causes and contributing factors
- Analyze quality concerns related to design, manufacturing, supplier performance, and service operations
- Present technical findings and recommendations to engineering and quality leadership
- Collaborate with suppliers, design engineers, manufacturing teams, and service organizations to implement corrective actions
- Support containment activities and long-term quality improvements
- Utilize warranty data and technical analysis to support cost recovery efforts
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field
- 0-6 years of engineering experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to investigate technical issues and determine root cause from testing and data analysis
- Interest in automotive systems, vehicle quality, and engineering problem solving
- Automotive industry experience
- Transmission systems knowledge
- Automotive repair, maintenance, assembly, or manufacturing experience
- Quality Engineering or Quality Assurance experience
Hands-on vehicle and component testing
Exposure to real-world engineering failures and root cause analysis
Work directly with suppliers and automotive engineering teams
Develop technical reporting and presentation skills
Entry-level friendly with strong career growth potential
Gain experience with one of the world's leading automotive manufacturers
If you're looking for an opportunity to launch your engineering career while making a direct impact on vehicle quality and customer experience, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Marysville, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $38.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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 Marysville, OH.
Final date to receive applications
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 14, 2026.
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