Design Engineer

Actalent; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k)

Pre-tax and Roth 401(k)

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term disability

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation / Sick leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for a permanent on-site role in Chelmsford, MA. The position requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, U.S. citizenship, and solid design experience using SolidWorks to create 3D models, drawings, and BOMs.

You’ll work with customers and program engineers to meet requirements and lead DFx initiatives to optimize production, cost, and quality. Responsibilities include design reviews, prototype builds, validation activities, and collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Professional experience in mechanical design engineering.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks for 3D modeling and design development.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical and electromechanical components, assemblies, and systems using SolidWorks.
• Partner with customers and program engineers to understand product requirements, design intent, and technical objectives.
• Lead Design for Manufacturing (DFM) initiatives to ensure product designs are optimized for production, cost, quality, and reliability.
• Create and maintain 3D models, engineering drawings, BOMs, and supporting documentation.
• Participate in design reviews, prototype builds, and product validation activities.
• Work closely with manufacturing, assembly, and machine shop personnel to improve product designs and production processes.
• Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and implementation of design improvements.
• Collaborate with suppliers and vendors regarding component selection, manufacturability, and technical requirements.
• Ensure designs meet customer specifications, industry standards, and quality requirements, including AS9100 environments when applicable.
• Support new product development efforts from concept through production release.

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical and electromechanical components, assemblies, and systems using SolidWorks.
• Partner with customers and program engineers to understand product requirements, design intent, and technical objectives.
• Lead Design for Manufacturing (DFM) initiatives to ensure product designs are optimized for production, cost, quality, and reliability.
• Create and maintain 3D models, engineering drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and supporting documentation.
• Participate in design reviews, prototype builds, and product validation activities.
• Work closely with manufacturing, assembly, and machine shop personnel to improve product designs and production processes.
• Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and implementation of design improvements.
• Collaborate with suppliers and vendors regarding component selection, manufacturability, and technical requirements.
• Ensure designs meet customer specifications, industry standards, and quality requirements, including AS9100 environments when applicable.
• Support new product development efforts from concept through production release.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Professional experience in mechanical design engineering.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks for 3D modeling and design development.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of chelmsford, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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.

• 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 chelmsford,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 12, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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 process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.