Mechanical Engineer

Actalent; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company seeks a Mechanical Engineer in Orlando, FL, to focus on delivering solutions across Amusement, Entertainment, and Aerospace sectors. The role involves designing large operable systems and requires a background in mechanical design, collaboration, and engineering analysis.

Benefits

Competitive salary and growth opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

401(k) plan with above-market company matching

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Strong background in mechanical and structural design.
• Familiarity with current mechanical codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design efforts and provide engineering support across all project phases.
• Design and develop large-scale moving structures and mechanized systems.
• Evaluate interdisciplinary ideas and collaborate with high-performing teammates.

Skills

Mechanical and structural design

Fatigue analysis

Stress analysis

Proficiency in SolidWorks

Leadership and coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Ansys

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Job Description

Join our innovative team in Orlando, FL as a Mechanical Engineer, where you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering high-impact solutions across the Amusement, Entertainment, and Aerospace industries. This position offers the opportunity to design and develop custom operable systems and large moving structures, applying mechanical engineering principles to create safe, functional, and efficient solutions. You’ll take ownership of your designs, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to exciting, high-profile projects.

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Join our innovative team in Orlando, FL as a Mechanical Engineer, where you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering high-impact solutions across the Amusement, Entertainment, and Aerospace industries. This position offers the opportunity to design and develop custom operable systems and large moving structures, applying mechanical engineering principles to create safe, functional, and efficient solutions. You’ll take ownership of your designs, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to exciting, high-profile projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design efforts and provide engineering support across all project phases.
• Design and develop large-scale moving structures and mechanized systems.
• Contribute to design, documentation, procurement, fabrication, installation, and commissioning.
• Offer technical guidance and clear communication to project teams.
• Evaluate interdisciplinary ideas and collaborate with high-performing teammates.
• Apply analytical skills to solve complex engineering challenges and meet ambitious project goals.
• Perform conceptual design and estimate weights and details for proposals.
• Develop detailed mechanical designs using SolidWorks, FEA tools, and applicable codes.
• Produce calculations, drawings, and conduct shop and field inspections.
• Stay current with mechanical codes and industry standards.
• Communicate with clients and assist in developing design budgets and schedules.
• Monitor project progress and ensure alignment with budget and timeline.
• Coordinate with design teams to meet project objectives.
• Participate in design reviews with contractors, architects, and consultants.
• Collaborate with other departments to integrate mechanical systems with structural and electrical components.
• Provide updates during project review meetings.
• Support field teams and procurement in sourcing required materials.
• Assist in prototype development and documentation.
• Contribute to operation and maintenance manual creation.
• Conduct vendor site visits for inspections and quality assurance.
• Support technical outreach through articles and publications to enhance company visibility.
• Drive continuous improvement in design quality, performance, cost, and maintainability.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Strong background in mechanical and structural design.
• Proven experience in the design of large moving structures.
• Experience with fatigue analysis, stress analysis using Ansys or similar FEA software
• Proficiency in SolidWorks
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Familiarity with current mechanical codes and standards.
• Experience leading and coordinating design teams.
  
  

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $140000.00/yr.

• Competitive salary and growth opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with above-market company matching
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Company Holidays
  
  

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• HSA and FSA options
• A collaborative culture built on integrity, respect, innovation, value, and enterprise
  
  

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Orlando,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 1, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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 due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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