Sr Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Location: Long Island, NY (Onsite)

Salary: $115,000 – $130,000

Schedule: Full-time | First shift (flexible 9–5)

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a growing engineering team supporting innovative product development initiatives. This is a high-impact role where you will lead mechanical design efforts from concept through manufacturing, while mentoring junior engineers and influencing engineering best practices. This is a growth-driven position driven by an expanding project pipeline, offering strong long-term advancement potential in a progressive, employee-focused environment.

• Lead the design, analysis, and development of mechanical systems and components from concept through production
• Create detailed 3D models, assemblies, and 2D drawings using SolidWorks
• Perform and interpret FEA and FMEA/DFMEA to improve design robustness
• Design for injection molded plastics, sheet metal, and electro-mechanical packaging
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation including drawings, BOMs, and ECOs
• Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, and document control teams
• Develop and execute testing and validation plans to ensure product performance, safety, and reliability
• Review manufacturing processes to ensure proper fabrication, assembly, and installation
• Identify design improvements and optimization opportunities for existing products
• Research new technologies and recommend process or tool improvements
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership on projects

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ years of mechanical design experience
• Proficiency in SolidWorks (design and analysis)
• Strong experience with:
• Injection molded plastics
• Sheet metal design
• GD&T
• Electro-mechanical packaging
• Experience with FEA and DFMEA methodologies
• Background in high-volume manufacturing and assembly processes

• Experience with PCB layout and electronics packaging
• Knowledge of product lifecycle and new product development
• Familiarity with design validation and regulatory testing
• Experience designing consumer products or electro-mechanical devices
• Strong technical documentation and reporting skills

• Self-starter who takes ownership of learning and development
• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset
• Ability to manage projects and communicate across teams
• Passion for continuous improvement and innovation

• Collaborative, forward-thinking environment with a “modern tech culture” feel
• Strong career growth and advancement opportunities
• All engineering teams located onsite for close collaboration
• Flexible schedule with standard first-shift hours
• Onsite cafeteria and strong overall benefits package

This is an opportunity to join a company that genuinely invests in its people while working on meaningful, technically challenging projects. You’ll have the chance to grow your career, expand your technical expertise, and play a key role in shaping next-generation products.

This is a Permanent position based out of Melville, NY.

The pay range for this position is $115000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

Comprehensive benefits include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs 401K plans with employer-matching contributions Tuition reimbursement PTO Paid holidays Volunteer time off For more information about benefits, please go to:

This is a fully onsite position in Melville,NY.

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 ClearlyRated 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.

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