Mechanical Design Engineer – Contract position at Actalent in Ft Mitchell, KY
Overview
As a Mechanical Design Engineer you will plan, develop, and coordinate engineering projects, act as a technical consultant, and present solutions to site performance demonstrations.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a staff advisor and consultant on technical specialties, equipment, or program functions.
- Achieve assigned project tasks and objectives within established strategies.
- 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 experience1+ year of SolidWorks experienceExperience with sheet metal designBackground in manufacturing of partsBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (Associate's with relevant experience considered)Additional Qualifications
Proficiency in SolidWorksExperience in mechanical engineering and mechanical designKnowledge of sheet metal and machine designExperience in equipment design, new product development, R&D engineeringFamiliarity with a manufacturing environment and toolingWork Environment
Desk-based R&D setting, 100% on-site at Covington, KY. Flexible hours within standard business hours.
Pay And Benefits
Pay range : $85,000.00 – $120,000.00 per year.
Benefits include :
Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) – Pre-tax and Roth optionsLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramPaid Time Off / PTOApplication Deadline
Position anticipated to close on October 27, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and science 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.
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. We 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.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com.
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