Mechanical Design Engineer

Actalent; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 66,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Transportation benefits

PTO

Job summary

Actalent seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead end-to-end development of heavy-duty truck accessories and systems. You will own concept to production launch, coordinating with electrical, hydraulics, and manufacturing teams to deliver integrated solutions.

The role requires Creo CAD proficiency, strong test analysis, and a hands-on, detail-oriented approach in a fast-paced product design environment. This onsite role in Mentor, OH offers contract-to-hire potential.

Qualifications

• Experience designing heavy-duty industrial products.
• 5+ years of design experience in large multicomponent assemblies.
• Proficiency in CAD with Creo favored.
• Ability to evaluate test results against specifications.
• Experience solving design issues in manufacturing and assembly.
• Excellent communication across groups to finalize designs.
• Disciplined, self-motivated, results-oriented.
• Strong documentation habits and organization.
• Able to work in a fast-paced product design environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and integration of heavy truck accessory products.
• Collaborate with electrical, controls, hydraulics, and manufacturing teams.
• Own development from concept to production launch with prototyping, CAD, FEA, DFM, testing.
• Design robust structures using steel, aluminum, and composites for heavy-duty use.
• Develop and optimize hydraulic systems including pump/motor selection and circuit design.
• Ensure electrical integration with truck power/control systems.
• Create and maintain drawings, BOMs, ECOs, and test reports.
• Support validation testing (environmental, fatigue, load, field).
• Engage suppliers and customers to define requirements and resolve issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in performance, cost, and manufacturability.

Skills

Heavy-duty design

Creo CAD

5+ years exp

Cross-functional

Strong communication

Self-motivated

Hands-on

Documentation

Team collaboration

Tools

Creo

Job description

Job Description The Mechanical Design Engineer role leads the end-to-end development of heavy-duty truck accessories and systems for commercial and vocational truck platforms. You will focus on mechanical design, integration, and validation of complex accessory products, including hydraulic systems, structural components, and electrical integration. Working as a key member of a fast-paced product design team, you will deliver innovative, durable, and high-performance solutions tailored to demanding customer applications and industry requirements. Responsibilities Include

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design and integration of heavy truck accessory products such as hydraulic liftgates, tool storage systems, service bodies, utility cranes, winches, PTO-driven systems, and other chassis-mounted equipment.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, controls, hydraulics, and manufacturing teams to develop fully integrated solutions.
• Own product development from concept through production launch, including prototyping, CAD design, FEA, DFM, and validation testing.
• Design robust mechanical structures and assemblies using steel, aluminum, and composite materials for heavy-duty environments.
• Develop and optimize hydraulic systems, including pump/motor selection, circuit design, and performance tuning.
• Ensure seamless electrical integration of powered accessories with truck OEM or aftermarket power and control systems.
• Create and maintain detailed engineering documentation: drawings, BOMs, engineering change orders, and test reports.
• Support validation testing, including environmental, fatigue, load, and field testing.
• Engage with suppliers and customers to define requirements, resolve technical challenges, and ensure product compatibility.
• Support continuous improvement in product performance, cost, and manufacturability.

Skills & Qualifications

• Experience and success designing heavy-duty industrial products.
• 5+ years of experience in design principles related to large multicomponent assemblies.
• Proficiency in CAD with a strong preference for Creo.
• Engineering knowledge to evaluate test results to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications.
• Experience evaluating and solving design-related issues in manufacturing and production assembly.
• Excellent communication skills with proven experience interacting with other groups to finalize product designs.
• Disciplined, motivational personality who is self-motivated and results-oriented.
• Hands-on approach and mechanical aptitude.
• Pride and commitment to accuracy, detail, and well-thought-out designs.
• Thorough and consistent documentation habits paired with excellent organizational and management skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced product design team.

Nice to Have

• Experience designing mounting assemblies.
• Experience creating 3D designs in Creo.
• Experience working in new product development for vehicle or industrial equipment applications.
• Familiarity with hydraulic system design, including pump and motor selection, circuit layout, and performance optimization.
• Exposure to electrical integration for powered accessories on truck platforms.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mentor, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $55.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Mentor,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 2026.

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.

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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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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