Job Title: Mechanical Design EngineerJob Description As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will apply your mechanical engineering knowledge to the design and development of products, as well as product changes and enhancements within our design standards and workflows. Responsibilities + Develop plans for and execute structural and mechanical testing for components on new and current designs. + Collaborate with a multi-disciplined design team including mechanical, electrical, and production engineers to design, develop, simulate, and verify new components and designs. + Devises and conducts validation tests to ensure product quality. + Maintain accurate documentation of concepts, designs, calculations, drawings, and processes. + Ensure new products meet functional and non-functional specifications, including safety, performance, cost, reliability, and manufacturability. + Troubleshoot operational issues and devise short and long-term remedies. + Identify and act on opportunities for continuous improvement. + Travel to customer sites to commission pre-production tests or troubleshoot technical issues (less than 10%). + Perform other duties as assigned. Essential Skills + Proficiency in design software such as SolidWorks and AutoCAD. + Experience in mechanical and structural testing. + Experience with calculations, FEA analysis, and simulation. + Strong background in mechanical engineering and new product development. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Research and Development (R&D) experience is highly valued. + Ability to set up and run test benches for new products. + Minimal FEA work required, with a focus on communicating with the simulation team and reviewing results. Work Environment The department is currently expanding and is required for new product development. Enjoy a flexible schedule with options for working 4x10 hour days, 4x9 hour days with a half-day on Friday, or standard 5x8 hour shifts. The current team consists of a manager, one designer, and one engineer, with plans to add one to two more members. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Louisville, KY. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $110000.00/yr. Medical, dental, vision and 2 weeks vac Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Louisville,KY. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 6, 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. 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. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.