Sr Level Mechanical Engineer (direct Hire)

New Product Development Engineer

We are seeking innovative New Product Development Engineers to research, design, and develop new products that expand our offerings and strengthen our competitive position in the dairy product filling industry. You will play a key role in driving product innovation from concept to launch, collaborating across teams to ensure quality and compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and analysis to gather information, data, and samples to identify opportunities for innovation and evaluate existing technologies.
• Create and design new products, processes, and technologies to meet market needs.
• Develop and test prototypes to validate new concepts and designs.
• Conduct experiments and tests to ensure products meet performance criteria and quality standards.
• Record research findings, design details, supporting documents, and testing protocols.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, management, marketing, operations, and finance teams to drive projects forward.
• Investigate and resolve product or process issues as they arise.
• Ensure all designs and processes meet relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Essential Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical)
• Mechanical aptitude
• 5+ years of experience in an engineering role developing complex mechanical equipment
• Experience working in Solidworks

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience with aseptic equipment
• 5+ years of experience in developing mechanical equipment within the food processing industry, specifically filling equipment

Work Environment:

Be part of a team that values innovation and quality. Work on cutting-edge products that shape the future of dairy filling technology and collaborate with talented professionals across multiple disciplines.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $110,000.00 - $160,000.00/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 Westerville, OH. Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2025.

About Actalent:

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