Mechanical Design Engineer - Mobile Equipment

Actalent; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

401(k)

Health insurance

Retirement plan 401(k) matching

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Health savings account

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Actalent in Lexington, KY is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop and improve mobile equipment by analyzing performance data, leading design activities, and coordinating with cross‑functional teams in a manufacturing environment.

This role focuses on new product development, continuous improvement, and ensuring products meet quality, safety, and industry standards while supporting long‑term customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Physical Sciences.
• 3+ years of product engineering experience designing mobile equipment, or 5+ years of related product design experience.
• Strong mechanical engineering knowledge, including understanding of mechanical systems and mobile equipment design.
• Experience with CAD design software, preferably NX or IDEAS, and familiarity with 3D modeling and engineering drawing creation.
• Experience with product design and development engineering, including new product development and machine design.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer feedback, warranty data, testing results, and field performance to identify design improvements and enhance product reliability and quality.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, purchasing, vendors, customers, marketing, and engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle to ensure designs are feasible, cost-effective, and aligned with customer needs.
• Perform engineering calculations and analyses involving mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems to support robust and safe product designs.
• Create and maintain detailed engineering drawings, layouts, 3D models, and product documentation using CAD tools such as NX, IDEAS, AutoCAD, or similar software.
• Develop, build, and test prototypes, analyze test results, and implement corrective actions to validate designs and resolve performance issues.
• Conduct quality checks and investigate product performance issues in the field, providing technical support and recommendations for corrective and preventive actions.
• Communicate design changes, technical recommendations, and project updates through clear presentations, written reports, and technical discussions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, cost reduction, and customer satisfaction by applying lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process improvement principles.
• Work closely with process engineering and manufacturing teams to optimize manufacturing processes, assembly methods, tooling, and automation for new and existing products.
• Participate in new product development projects, contributing to concept generation, design reviews, validation plans, and production launch activities.
• Ensure product designs comply with relevant industry standards such as UL, NFPA, ANSI, ISO, and ITA, and support documentation and testing required for compliance.
• Utilize MRP systems to manage bills of materials, track engineering changes, and support production planning and product lifecycle management.
• Provide project management support by planning tasks, tracking progress, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet project timelines and deliverables.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Product engineering experience

Mechanical engineering knowledge

CAD design software

3D modeling and drafting

Testing and troubleshooting

MRP system knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel for field support

U.S. work authorization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Physical Sciences

Tools

NX

IDEAS

AutoCAD

Creo

Job description

Actalent in Lexington, KY is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop and improve mobile equipment by analyzing performance data, leading design activities, and coordinating with cross‑functional teams in a manufacturing environment.

This role focuses on new product development, continuous improvement, and ensuring products meet quality, safety, and industry standards while supporting long‑term customer satisfaction.