Mechanical Engineer

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to contribute to the design, layout, and manufacturing of containers that will be modified and customized for use as a Hub/Workshop. The role involves engaging in design, drafting, detailing, and conducting finite element analysis (FEA) for design parts. Join our team to make an impactful contribution to an upcoming delivery project.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conceptualize, and produce mechanical and structural designs for new and existing containers using 3D CAD Software, preferably Autodesk Inventor.
• Develop complete drawing packages, including layouts, detailed part drawings, assemblies, and installation instructions.
• Independently detail and draft mechanical parts and large structural weldments to ensure all designs are production-ready.
• Design and size mechanical and structural connections, including bolts, pins, and welds. Specify sizes, bolt patterns, and weld configurations based on load requirements, strength, and fatigue analysis.
• Conduct and review structural analysis using hand calculations and/or FEA.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet production standards.

• 6-10 years of hands-on experience with drafting and designing production-ready mechanical drawings.
• Experience in developing detailed fabrication and assembly drawings for manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency in full-lifecycle design using Autodesk Inventor for new and existing products.
• Experience with static analysis for FEA of design parts for systems.

• Experience with weld symbols (AWS D14.1/D1.1).
• Knowledge of manufacturing welding procedures.

This role requires onsite work for the first 90 days, followed by one day remote work afterwards. You will join a team of three engineers and contribute to leading some of the designs once incorporated into the project. The work environment is collaborative, focusing on delivering innovative solutions for field labs and workshops.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $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 fully onsite position in Mc Lean,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 15, 2025.

About Actalent

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