Mechanical Engineer

Actalent; Bourne (MA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Transportation benefits

PTO

Job summary

Actalent, a leading engineering services firm, seeks a Mechanical Engineer for an onsite Bourne, MA contract role. You will lead designs for underwater/ oceanographic products, manage lifecycle analysis, and develop data packages for new and existing designs.

Responsibilities include first article testing, material selection for underwater use, and coordinating fabrication and assembly activities while interfacing with Sales and Marketing for quotes.

Qualifications

• Bachelors with relevant experience; higher degrees give added weight.
• Exposure to mechanical design and product development.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead system and subsystem designs through verification and delivery to manufacturing.
• Apply mechanical engineering principles to develop and test solutions.
• Support engineering and manufacturing in all design phases.
• Select materials for underwater applications with corrosion considerations.
• Communicate designs and issues across departments.
• Develop mechanical/electromechanical designs for underwater use.
• Coordinate fabrication, installation, operation and repair activities.
• Support sales with engineering quotes.
• Provide documentation for manufacturing and design.
• Estimate labor and material costs for designs.
• Build prototypes and test fixtures for new or updated designs.
• Perform project management duties as assigned.
• Collaborate across departments on mechanical designs and implementations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

SolidWorks

DFMA

Mechanical design

Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

PhD/JD in related field

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

GD&T

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

The mechanical engineering group is searching for a candidate to complement our talented team. We are looking for an individual to lead, design, and provide advanced solutions for integration into our autonomous systems. System and subsystem designs include military and commercially available oceanography products. As a mechanical engineer, you will be responsible for the completion of product life cycle analysis and the development of technical data packages on new and existing designs.

Responsibilities

• Lead system and subsystem designs through first article, test, integration, and delivery to manufacturing.

• Apply principles and techniques of mechanical engineering to research, develop, design, and test verified design solutions.

• Provide support to both engineering and manufacturing in all design phases.

• Demonstrate proficiency in material selection for underwater applications with corrosion considerations and structural analysis.

• Communicate designs and issues to each corresponding department.

• Research, develop, and plan designs of mechanical and electromechanical products for underwater applications.

• Oversee and coordinate activities involved in the fabrication, operation, application, installation, and repair of mechanical or electromechanical products and systems.

• Support Sales and Marketing Departments with engineering special quotes.

• Provide documentation for manufacturing support and design.

• Estimate labor and cost of materials for designs and applications.

• Build prototypes and test fixtures for new designs or update existing designs and products.

• Perform project management duties as assigned.

• Communicate and support the efforts of each department with mechanical designs and implementations.

• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in CAD and solid work modeling, particularly SolidWorks.

• Experience with Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) and/or Integrated Logistics Support (ILS).

• Knowledge of Enterprise PDM (EPDM) in support of 3D modeling tools.

• 5 years relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree in a related field; 3 years with a Master's degree; or 0 years with a PhD or Juris Doctorate in a related field.

• Experience with mechanical design and new product development.

• Familiarization with mechanical engineering standards.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Manufacturing/Design experience with marine products.

• Experience with Jira, AutoCAD, and GD&T.

Work Environment

This position is onsite in Plymouth MA. Work involves collaboration within a cross-functional design team, applying advanced mechanical engineering techniques to develop cutting-edge oceanography products. The role requires a hands-on approach to design and problem-solving in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Bourne, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $42.50 - $60.00/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 Bourne,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 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.