Mechanical Engineer

Advanced Mechanical Engineer

We are seeking a passionate and hands-on Advanced Mechanical Engineer with a strong technical experience to join our tight-knit engineering team. In this role, you will work on exciting, fast-paced design projects, taking responsibility for the design, engineering, and in-house build of projects. Our projects span across complete vehicle engineering and builds, computer vision & machine learning applications in AgTech and Industrial Automation, aerospace mechanical and control systems, connected car and vehicle telematics, and large battery systems. We strive for excellence within each project's unique constraints and provide a flexible work environment with benefits that balance project demands and personal interests.

Responsibilities:

• Design and engineer projects in-house from concept to completion.
• Test and refine designs to ensure quality and performance.
• Collaborate on projects including vehicle engineering, aerospace systems, and industrial automation.
• Work with a cross-functional engineering team to deliver innovative solutions.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering efforts to meet project goals.

Essential Skills:

• Mechanical design expertise.
• Proficiency in Solidworks.
• Experience with sheet metal design and GD&T.
• Minimum of 5 years of direct engineering experience within the automotive industry and/or engineering services.
• BS in engineering required, MS or higher preferred.
• Ability to multitask and manage project timing and budget constraints.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Prototype design and new product development.
• Experience in automotive engineering and cradle-to-grave product development.
• Formula SAE Team Lead experience is preferred.
• Generalist with systems-level design involvement.
• Past experience in a startup/small business environment.
• Strong communication skills with clients and project teams.

Work Environment:

Our work environment includes both shop floor and office settings. We offer a Monday-Thursday 4/10 work week, with unique perks such as access to shop space and tools for personal projects. Benefits include company-wide profit sharing, high-quality insurance plans, 401k match, and generous paid vacation time.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Gardena, CA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $125000.00 - $130000.00/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 Gardena, CA.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 20, 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.