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Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description
As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will assist in planning, developing, and coordinating engineering projects, ensuring they meet personnel needs and schedules. You will serve as a product line specialist and engineering expert for assigned projects, acting as a technical consultant and assisting with solution presentations and site performance demonstrations.
Responsibilities

• Perform as a staff advisor and consultant on technical specialties, equipment, or program functions.
• Achieve all assigned project tasks and objectives within established strategies, ensuring functionality and meeting specifications.
• Ensure project tasks assigned to others are completed within budget, schedule, and priority.
• Conduct engineering design reviews to ensure fit, function, and accuracy.
• Recommend changes in methods and procedures to improve project completion or engineering processes.
• Keep leaders informed on the status of assigned projects with timely updates and alternate plan suggestions.
• Follow up with other departments on project tasks to ensure critical items are completed within needed timelines.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of machine design experience
• 1+ year of Solidworks experience
• Experience with sheet metal design
• Back ground in manufacturing of parts
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (Associates with relevant experience considered)

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency in Solidworks
• Experience in mechanical engineering and mechanical design
• Knowledge of sheet metal and machine design
• Experience in equipment design, new product development, R&D engineering
• Familiarity with a manufacturing environment and tooling

Work Environment
This position is entirely desk-based, focusing on design work for new machines within an R&D setting. Work is conducted 100% on-site at the Covington, KY location, with flexible hours within standard business hours. The company prides itself on culture and job tenure, with expanding opportunities due to multi-year R&D projects.
Job Type & Location
This is a 6 month contract position based out of Ft Mitchell, Kentucky.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Ft Mitchell, KY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $120000.00/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 fully onsite position in Ft Mitchell,KY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 20, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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