Job Title: Mechanical EngineerJob Description

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will solve problems through design, analysis, and documentation. You will work closely with our sales and manufacturing teams to develop solutions to customer problems and ensure your designs are manufacturable. Witness your creations come to life, proving their toughness to withstand the rigors of industries such as construction, rigging, mining, and offshore. Participate in a peer review team to ensure best-in-class production. Use SolidWorks software for engineering and detailing designs, PDM software for documentation, and ERP software for component and assembly production. Contribute to a manufacturing support team to troubleshoot production concerns while supporting continuous improvements and corrective actions.

ResponsibilitiesDesign, analyze, and document engineering solutions.Collaborate with sales and manufacturing teams to develop customer solutions.Perform Finite Element Analysis to prove design robustness.Engage in peer review to maintain high production standards.Utilize SolidWorks, PDM, and ERP software for design and production.Support manufacturing troubleshooting and continuous improvements.Contribute to engineering knowledge expansion and team growth.Mentor and train less experienced personnel.Essential SkillsProficiency in SolidWorks with 10+ years of design experience.Experience with Finite Element Analysis using SolidWorks Simulation.Knowledge of metal fabrication and manufacturing processes including welding, machining, and heat treatment.Familiarity with PTC Mathcad and Microsoft Excel.Additional Skills & QualificationsBachelor's degree in an engineering-related field, preferably mechanical engineering.Experience in metal manufacturing industry.Product development experience.Work Environment

You will be part of a small team of three engineers, including a CAD Manager and two junior engineers. Your role will include mentoring and guiding junior engineers. You will have a cubicle in the engineering department but will frequently be on the manufacturing floor. The role requires practical involvement, necessitating steel toe boots. Occasional travel to customer sites, approximately 20 days per year, may be required. This family-owned company has been in business for 70 years, with 58 employees on site and a history of long-tenured staff. The company designs and manufactures high-capacity rollers and custom moving solutions, serving a wide range of industries including aerospace, defense, renewable energy, academia, OEMs, and construction.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Marlboro, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $47.00 - $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 Marlboro,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 10, 2026.

About Actalent

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