Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a creative and experienced Mechanical Project Engineer to join our team. This role focuses on brainstorming and concepting within a 3D environment, particularly with conveyor and drawing assembly. The position involves experimental design, requiring familiarity with how equipment integrates and connects. The ideal candidate will leverage their 3D design experience to develop innovative solutions for facility layouts and equipment integration.

Responsibilities

• Design material handling equipment such as conveyor belts and other machinery.
• Add capacity to sites, retrofit areas for new equipment, and rearrange existing equipment within facilities.
• Figure out layouts of the site and create the scope of work for projects.
• Write RFPs, work with vendors for site selection, and collaborate on engineering design before handing off to execution.
• Conduct site visits, requiring up to 25% travel.

• Hands-on design experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong experience in mechanical design, with experience in areas such as automotive, warehouse systems, or manufacturing.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, industrial, electrical, manufacturing).
• 5-7 years of experience in manufacturing/industrial designs.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Solidworks.
• Project management skills with a design focus.

• Experience in upstream/downstream changes within systems engineering.
• Ability to add capacity or retrofit inbound areas for new equipment.
• Experience with automation and material handling systems.

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/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 Nashville,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2025.

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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