Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Mechanical Designer

Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and strives to achieve a zero environmental footprint. We are looking for individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and a strong work ethic to guide new technologies and mass production developments, primarily in the Power Products category.

Responsibilities

• Generate high-level drawings using 2D/3D CAD software such as Catia to meet specification targets.
• Utilize tools like FTA/FMEA and Drawing Issue Processing (Endeavor) to facilitate prototype generation and engineering estimates.
• Coordinate supplier negotiations, factory assembly confirmations, and mass production specification setting.
• Drive small project teams through Project Leader Role to meet development targets and schedules.
• Establish bill of materials to track impacts of new technologies, features, and components.
• Develop ideas to improve competitiveness by product features and technologies with minimal supervision.
• Analyze root causes using problem-solving methods and implement corrective measures as necessary.
• Support recurrence prevention when appropriate and maintain professional conduct.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 2+ years of engineering experience, preferably in Power Products or Powersports.
• Strong ability to guide small development teams.
• Effective communication and interaction with staff and management.
• Competency in FTA, FMEA, dimensional tolerance stack-ups, and application.
• Competency in analytical, problem-solving, judgment, decision-making, and prioritization.
• Competency in drawing and layout skills/techniques, including understanding of CAE principles.
• Experience with 3D design, FMEA, and design calculations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in power products/sports such as lawn and garden equipment.
• Knowledge of engine or transmission design, specifically for small engine products.
• Familiarity with gears, metallurgy, heat treatment, die casting, stamped products, and injection molding.

Work Environment

Primarily desk-based work with occasional travel up to 10% and potential overseas travel. Typical hours are 8-9 AM to 4:30-5:30 PM with core business hours from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Overtime may be expected based on project demands. The role involves maintaining professional conduct and adhering to safety and company policies.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Durham, NC.

The pay range for this position is $39.00 - $48.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Durham,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 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 withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification oradjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,please email View email address on ziprecruiter.com for other accommodation options.

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

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this lawshall 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 applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.