Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Join our team as a Senior Mechanical Engineer, where you will be an integral part of every step in the manufacturing process, from designing and prototyping to testing the final product. This role offers you the opportunity to take on a leadership position within a small team of engineers and technicians, where your voice will significantly influence project direction and success.

Responsibilities

• Complete projects from concept and design through transition to production.
• Take ownership of mechanical aspects of assigned projects.
• Design mechanical aspects of products.
• Help transition products from prototype to production, including developing production processes and test methods.
• Coordinate with manufacturers to refine manufacturing processes and ensure products are produced within specification.
• Diagnose product failures and implement corrective actions.

Essential Skills

• New product development
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and mechanical design
• Experience in managing the life cycle of product development
• Project management skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Mechanical design experience
• Product development experience (low to medium product volume production)
• Proficiency in 3D modeling (SolidWorks preferred) or similar software
• 5-7 years of relevant engineering experience
• Robust knowledge of manufacturing techniques including injection molding, extruding, 3D printing, machining, casting, and laser cutting
• Hands-on experience in designing, assembling, and testing mechanical assemblies
• In-depth materials knowledge including engineered plastics
• Experience with FEA and CFD, heat transfer, and thermodynamics
• Experience with sealants and adhesives
• Strong computer skills including hardware, software, and design packages
• Comfortable working in a lab environment with minimal supervision
• Familiarity with mechanical assembly and use of hand and power tools
• Experience with thermal transfer and modeling
• LED lighting experience
• Ability to hold design reviews and provide technical guidance and recommendations to team members

Work Environment

You will work in a small team of 8, where collaboration and innovation are encouraged. The role requires daily commuting to Belmont, NC, and involves working in a lab environment. You will have the chance to make significant impacts within a close-knit team while working with specialty vehicles.

This is a Permanent position based out of Belmont, NC.

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off

This is a fully onsite position in Belmont,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 5, 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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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 applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.