Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Job 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.

Responsibilities

Design, 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 Skills

Proficiency 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 & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in an engineering-related field, preferably mechanical engineering.Experience in metal manufacturing industry.Product development experience.Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 10, 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 for other accommodation options.