Mechanical Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Transportation benefits

PTO

Job summary

Actalent in South Plainfield, NJ is seeking a Contract to Hire Mechanical Engineer to maintain knowledge bases, develop equipment designs, and support production operations at South Plainfield. You will manage multiple projects, coordinate with vendors, inspect equipment, and create manuals; the role involves onsite work and comprehensive benefits.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, strong project management and communication skills, and experience with

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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain engineering knowledge bases including processes and documentation.
• Create and evaluate setup documentation used in production operations.
• Design equipment utilization plans balancing time and cost.
• Develop equipment and process designs with drawings and BOMs.
• Create design schedules and manage milestones for timely completion.
• Inspect incoming equipment and perform FAT prior to shipment.
• Create and maintain manuals for equipment and custom job orders.
• Maximize standardization while maintaining flexibility for customized designs.
• Build and maintain systems for continuous improvement in batch processing design.
• Develop policies outlining responsibilities and recurring tasks.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Equipment design

IQ/OQ/FAT

Process improvement

Vendor management

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 South Plainfield, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $52.88/hr.

• 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 South Plainfield,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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.

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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.