Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer Job Description

This position involves researching, planning, analyzing, designing, and developing mechanical products such as ammunition handling systems, structures, gun systems, missile launchers, mechanisms, and other devices. The role requires performing technical analysis, testing, and evaluation of moderately complex engineering problems using specialized equipment and computer programs. You will analyze and interpret design specifications, drawings, documents, models, and test results to ensure technical designs comply with applicable engineering standards, military specifications, and product requirements. Additionally, you will develop and write technical documentation, make revisions to existing documentation, and provide input to technical papers or presentations.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced knowledge of engineering and scientific principles and practices to develop innovative solutions to complex technical problems.
• Provide technical leadership, consultation, or guidance to specialized engineering groups and other technical personnel.
• Conceptualize, create, and analyze designs to ensure engineering projects meet technical, cost, quality, and performance requirements.
• Research, write, and present technical presentations to enhance the company's reputation with customers and in the technical community.
• Initiate and maintain external contacts with key experts and officials of other companies, national labs, academic institutions, and government agencies.
• Perform technical analysis, testing, calculations, and evaluation of results to solve complex engineering problems, using specialized equipment, or by creating computer programs, models, or simulations.
• Prepare, present, and defend project technical results and recommendations to customers. Participate in formal technical reviews.
• Prepare technical and cost portions of proposals related to area of expertise.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant engineering discipline(s), industry practices, trends, and applications. Advise management on new developments and programs.
• Direct the work of less technical personnel.
• Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with safety objectives and policies.
• Share responsibility of self-development with immediate supervisor.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Mechanical Design, Pro-E, Sheet Metal, GD&T, and CREO.
• Minimum of 3+ years using CAD modeling tools to create complex solid models, especially PTC Pro/e Wildfire and CREO.
• Minimum of 3+ years of concept and preliminary design experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in large structures and large assembly design and modeling, preferably from Military / DOD space.
• Team player with strong communication skills (verbal and written).

Work Environment

You will work in an office setting alongside designers, drafters, and engineers, requiring cross-functional communication across various areas. Orientation will be conducted in the office, followed by a hybrid working model requiring 40 hours over a two-week period.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/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 hybrid position in MINNEAPOLIS, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 2025.

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 (actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.