Mechanical Engineer

Actalent; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 69,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Short & long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Actalent in Rahway, NJ is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for a contract-to-hire position onsite. You will support equipment design, testing, FAT/IQ/OQ, and process improvements while coordinating with external vendors and meeting project milestones.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and strong skills in project management, analysis, and communication. Onsite work in Rahway with competitive hourly compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing equipment design and operation.
• Experience with equipment design, testing, IQ/OQ/FAT, and process improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple engineering projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong project management, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience working with external vendors and equipment suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain engineering knowledge bases including processes, documentation, engineering change orders, bills of material, product tables, and system logs.
• Create and evaluate setup documentation used in production operations.
• Design equipment utilization plans to meet product requirements while balancing time, cost, and operational constraints.
• Develop equipment and process designs including drawings and bills of material (BOMs).
• Create design schedules, establish project milestones, and manage design efforts to ensure timely and high‑quality project completion.
• Inspect incoming equipment and complete FAT prior to shipment.
• Create and maintain manuals for equipment and custom job orders.
• Establish systems to maximize standardization while maintaining flexibility for customized designs when necessary.
• Build and maintain systems that support continuous improvement in batch processing equipment design and utilization.
• Develop policies and procedures outlining responsibilities and recurring tasks within the role.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Deadline orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Description:

• Maintain engineering knowledge bases including processes, documentation, engineering change orders, bills of material, product tables, and system logs
• Create and evaluate setup documentation used in production operations
• Design equipment utilization plans to meet product requirements while balancing time, cost, and operational constraints
• Develop equipment and process designs including drawings and bills of material (BOMs)
• Create design schedules, establish project milestones, and manage design efforts to ensure timely and high‑quality project completion
• Inspect incoming equipment and complete Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) prior to shipment
• Create and maintain manuals for equipment and custom job orders
• Establish systems to maximize standardization while maintaining flexibility for customized designs when necessary
• Build and maintain systems that support continuous improvement in batch processing equipment design and utilization
• Develop policies and procedures outlining responsibilities and recurring tasks within the role

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing equipment design and operation.
• Experience with equipment design, testing, IQ/OQ/FAT, and process improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple engineering projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong project management, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience working with external vendors and equipment suppliers.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rahway, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $52.88/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 Rahway,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 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.