Mechanical Design Engineer

Actalent; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team in Chesapeake, VA. The role focuses on CAD-based product design, producing production drawings, and driving mechanical projects from inception through completion.

Responsibilities include gathering customer information on-site, performing structural calculations, and preparing technical documentation. Travel up to 15–20% is expected, with some international visits. This is an onsite role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 2+ years of experience.
• Proficiency in 2D/3D CAD systems.
• Ability to perform advanced tasks without supervision.
• Experience designing custom components for customer applications.

Responsibilities

• Design products using CAD and produce production drawings.
• Manage mechanical projects from start to finish.
• Gather information from customers through on-site meetings.
• Perform technical calculations to verify safety of components.
• Prepare technical docs, procedures, and conduct inspections.
• Provide leadership to engineering staff.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to design jigs and fixtures.
• Support revenue by aiding application teams and PMs.

Skills

CAD 2D/3D

Self-directed

Customer-focused design

Component design

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Description:

We are seeking a dedicated Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team. The role involves designing innovative products using CAD (2D and 3D) systems, generating production drawings, and managing mechanical projects from inception to completion. You will work closely with customers to gather necessary information and ensure effective product-related discussions.

Responsibilities:

• Design applicable products using CAD systems and generate production drawings.
• Manage the mechanical portion of projects from start to finish.
• Foster customer relations by obtaining required information through on-site measure-ups and product-related discussions.
• Execute technical calculations to ensure safety and integrity of mechanical components.
• Prepare technical documentation and procedures; conduct product inspections and dimensional checks.
• Provide leadership and guidance to support the development of engineering staff.
• Collaborate with manufacturing personnel to design jigs and fixtures.
• Support revenue targets by assisting application teams, product, and project managers.
• Create communication documentation to convey design aspects to clients or manufacturing partners.
• Control and maintain release packages and design history files; participate in development projects and prototype design.
• Perform additional duties as identified by company leadership.

Essential Skills:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 2 years of experience.
• Full proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD systems.
• Advanced skills in performing technically challenging tasks without supervision.
• Proficiency in designing custom technical components for specific customer applications.

Work Environment:

• This position requires 15-20% travel, with up to 30% expected in the first year to learn and visit customer sites.
• Travel is mostly during the working week and may include international travel, such as training in Austria.
• The role is 100% onsite and involves working in a stable company with a unique industry focus.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Chesapeake, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $110000.00/hr.

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. 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)

• 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 Chesapeake,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 1, 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.