Contract-to-Hire Mechanical Project Engineer

Actalent; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Stock programs upon conversion

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer in Cincinnati, OH for a contract-to-hire role. You will design material handling equipment, develop layouts, and prepare RFPs, coordinating with vendors and cross-functional teams.

The position involves up to 50% travel and a hybrid onsite/remote schedule to integrate with operations. Qualifications include a Bachelor's in engineering and 5+ years in industrial design, with proficiency in AutoCAD 2D and SolidWorks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing or industrial design engineering experience.
• Hands-on mechanical design experience in manufacturing setting.
• Experience designing material handling equipment and conveyors.

Responsibilities

• Design material handling equipment to meet facility requirements.
• Develop site layouts and write scopes of work for projects.
• Prepare RFPs and support vendor selection and site activities.
• Lead design from concept through handoff to execution teams.
• Travel up to 50% for site visits and validations.
• Use AutoCAD 2D and SolidWorks for drawings and models.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet safety and reliability needs.

Skills

Hands-on mechanical design

AutoCAD 2D

SolidWorks

Automation & material handling

Project management

Travel up to 50%

Equipment sizing

Engineering principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/industrial/electrical/manufacturing engineering

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD 2D

SolidWorks

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer in Cincinnati, OH for a contract-to-hire role. You will design material handling equipment, develop layouts, and prepare RFPs, coordinating with vendors and cross-functional teams.

The position involves up to 50% travel and a hybrid onsite/remote schedule to integrate with operations. Qualifications include a Bachelor's in engineering and 5+ years in industrial design, with proficiency in AutoCAD 2D and SolidWorks.