Mechanical Engineer

Immediate Opportunity:
Mechanical Engineer (3-Month Contract)

Are you ready to jump back into the game and make an impact right now? We’re looking for a Mechanical Designer/Engineer to join our dynamic team on a short-term contract with the potential for extended hours and fast-paced work. If you’re out of work and eager to start ASAP, this is your chance!

• Work with an innovative firm tackling one of today’s biggest challenges: affordable housing solutions.
• Be part of a high-energy environment where your contributions matter from Day 1.
• Located in a stylish Fifth Avenue townhouse office in NYC—because great work deserves a great setting.

• Create clear, step-by-step assembly instructions for structural systems, interiors, finishing items, and more.
• Transform Solid Works CAD models into visual documentation that anyone can understand.
• Use tools like Solid Works Composer, Cadasio, or similar to make complex assemblies simple and intuitive.

• Solid Works expert—especially with large assemblies (~500,000 parts).
• Strong mechanical systems knowledge.
• Experience creating shop drawings and visual documentation.
• Bonus:
  Familiarity with visualization tools like Composer.
• Preferred background:
  Industrial automation, automotive, or similar (not MEP or plastics).

• Location:
  
  Fifth Avenue, NYC
• Contract Length: ~3 months
• Schedule:
  
  Expect long hours (9 AM–7/9 PM) and occasional nights/weekends—perfect for those who want to maximize earnings fast.
• Start Date:
  
  IMMEDIATE—we’re ready when you are!

This is a Contract position based out of New York, NY.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in New York,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 13, 2025.

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