Mechanical Engineer

Description Product Development & Design - Lead mechanical and electro-mechanical design activities for new and existing products, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, product specifications, and applicable regulations. - Develop detailed mechanical drawings, including assembly, manufacturing, customer-facing, and component-level documentation. - Design and support the development of headset components such as headbands, yokes, hinges, sliders, boom assemblies, and ear-cup structures. - Create designs for speaker cabinets, horns, mounting systems, accessories, and electronic enclosures used in rack-mounted, portable, and desktop applications. - Perform prototyping, validation, and documentation activities related to product development and enhancement efforts. - Implement product improvements and corrective actions to resolve quality, reliability, or performance concerns. Engineering Analysis - Perform interference studies and dimensional tolerance stack-up analyses for electro-mechanical assemblies. - Conduct simulation and analysis activities related to structural integrity, thermal performance, airflow, and overall system stability. - Define mechanical requirements and PCB outlines for printed circuit board assemblies and review layouts for fit, clearance, and integration concerns. - Apply risk management methodologies, including Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Focus Area Matrix tools, to identify and mitigate design risks. - Execute design verification activities involving structural, thermal, and fluid dynamics testing and evaluation. Cross-Functional Collaboration - Partner with teams across Acoustic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Product Management, Project Management, and other engineering disciplines. - Participate in defining product requirements, evaluating solutions, and ensuring successful implementation of designs within established timelines and budgets. - Provide guidance to manufacturing teams on updates or modifications needed to align products with current production methods. Product Documentation & Change Management - Create and maintain mechanical assembly documentation and top-level bills of material (BOMs). - Manage product cost models and track costs throughout the full product lifecycle. - Initiate and support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs/ECs) for model revisions and technical documentation updates. - Contribute to regulatory approval and certification activities, including documentation necessary for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) compliance and other certification requirements. Skills Mechanical design, Solidworks, New product development, Cad, gdt, electro mechanical products Top Skills Details Mechanical design,Solidworks,New product development Additional Skills & Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. - Minimum of 7 years of experience in product design, including detailed design, testing, material selection, BOM development, maintenance, and cost management. Strongly Preferred - Thermal, structural, and CFD analysis. - PCB integration/electro-mechanical packaging. - BOM ownership and product cost management. - FMEA/risk analysis. - Low-volume, high-quality manufacturing environments. Nice-to-Have - FAA certification experience. - UL certification experience. - Pro/E experience. - AutoCAD experience. - Professional audio/headset industry experience. - Wood enclosure design. Experience Level Intermediate Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Burnsville, MN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $52.00 - $60.00/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 hybrid position in Burnsville,MN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 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. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io for other accommodation options. 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