Junior Mechanical Engineer

Actalent; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a motivated Junior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our engineering team in Savannah, GA. This entry-level role targets recent graduates or early-career professionals with hands-on project experience and a strong foundation in mechanical design.

You will work primarily with CATIA, while experience in SolidWorks or similar CAD tools is welcome as you learn CATIA, contributing to design reviews and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Recent graduate or up to 2 years' experience.
• Hands-on experience via internship, co-op, capstone projects, or SAE competitions.
• Proficient with 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo, NX).
• Understanding of GD&T, manufacturing processes, and engineering drawings.
• Strong problem solving and teamwork skills.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain 3D models, assemblies, and drawings.
• Support product design, development, and ECN activities.
• Participate in design reviews and engineering solutions.
• Assist with tolerance analysis and manufacturability assessments.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, project management.
• Support prototyping, testing, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Prepare engineering documentation and presentations.
• Ensure designs meet performance, safety, quality, and cost requirements.

Skills

3D CAD experience

Mechanical design fundamentals

GD&T

Problem solving

Communication & teamwork

U.S. work authorization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

Creo

NX

Job description

Description

Junior Mechanical Design Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated Junior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent engineering graduate or early-career professional with internship or co-op experience to develop their skills in product and mechanical design while working alongside experienced engineers.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles, enjoys solving technical challenges, and is eager to contribute to the design and development of innovative products and systems.

While our primary CAD platform is CATIA, we welcome candidates with experience in SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software who are enthusiastic about learning CATIA.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain 3D models, assemblies, and detailed engineering drawings.
• Support product design, development, and engineering change activities.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to engineering solutions.
• Assist with tolerance analysis, material selection, and manufacturability assessments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and project management.
• Support prototyping, testing, validation, and troubleshooting activities.
• Prepare engineering documentation, reports, and technical presentations.
• Ensure designs meet performance, safety, quality, and cost requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Recent engineering graduate or up to 2 years of relevant experience.
• Internship, co-op, capstone project, Formula SAE, Baja SAE, robotics, or other hands‑on engineering experience preferred.
• Experience with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo, NX, or similar.
• Basic understanding of mechanical design principles, GD&T, manufacturing processes, and engineering drawings.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• U.S. work authorization required (if applicable).

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Savannah, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 Savannah, GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 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 withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification oradjustment 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 thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this lawshall 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 applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.