Mechanical Engineering Senior

Senior Mechanical Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a growing engineering team responsible for the design, development, analysis, and validation of innovative electro-mechanical products. This position offers the opportunity to work on products from initial concept through manufacturing release while playing a key role in product innovation, technical leadership, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will bring strong experience with SolidWorks, injection molded plastics, sheet metal design, electro-mechanical packaging, and product development in a manufacturing environment.

Lead the design, analysis, and development of mechanical components, assemblies, and systems from concept through production.

• Create detailed assembly drawings, part drawings, and engineering documentation.
• Develop and present multiple design concepts to engineering teams and stakeholders.
• Design for manufacturability, assembly, reliability, and cost optimization.
• Engineering Analysis & Validation
• Conduct FEA (Finite Element Analysis) and DFMEA/FMEA activities to improve product performance and reliability.
• Develop and execute testing and validation plans.
• Analyze product performance and implement design improvements.
• Evaluate finished products to ensure compliance with specifications, quality standards, and customer requirements.
• Documentation & Process Improvement
• Collaborate with Document Control to create and maintain:
• Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
• Engineering documentation packages
• Prepare engineering reports, performance analyses, and technical recommendations.
• Continuously improve engineering processes, workflows, and design standards.
• Manufacturing & Cross-Functional Support
• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering teams to support product releases and production activities.
• Review fabrication, assembly, and installation processes to ensure successful product implementation.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership on engineering projects.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities while ensuring timely delivery of design objectives.

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks for design and analysis.
• Mechanical design
• Injection molded plastic part design
• Sheet metal design
• Electro-mechanical packaging
• High-volume manufacturing environments
• FEA (Finite Element Analysis)
• Design Validation Testing
• Product lifecycle management
• Engineering documentation and drafting standards

Experience with PCB layout and electronics packaging.

Experience designing consumer products and electro-mechanical devices.

Knowledge of regulatory compliance and validation testing methods.

Experience supporting new product development from concept through production.

Strong background in automated and manual assembly processes.

Ability to take ownership of projects from concept through product launch.

Exposure to a variety of new product development projects.

Potential growth opportunities across multiple company locations nationwide.

Collaborative Engineering Culture

Cross-functional collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.

Modern Long Island engineering facility.

Flexible first-shift schedule (typically 9:00 AM 5:00 PM).

On-site cafeteria.

Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Melville, NY.

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.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 2026.

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.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.

adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,

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