Mechanical Engineer

Actalent; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off

Job summary

Actalent in Sterling Heights, MI is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead vehicle integration for an advanced defense program, leveraging Creo for design, FEA, and documentation management. The role emphasizes leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering robust mechanical solutions.

Qualified candidates will have a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 15+ years in mechanical engineering, strong CAD/Systems Engineering skills, and the ability to obtain an active security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 15+ years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Proficiency in mechanical design, integration, build, test, and troubleshooting of complex systems.
• Experience in requirements decomposition and systems engineering.
• Strong skills in engineering documentation, drawing development, review, and release.
• Technical leadership and mentorship abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering activities throughout the product lifecycle, including design, integration, build, testing, troubleshooting, verification, and validation.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to decompose requirements and develop engineering solutions.
• Create and release technical documentation and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Drive engineering execution across multiple projects.
• Support program execution by defining engineering tasks, coordinating team activities, tracking progress, and identifying schedule risks.
• Communicate status updates to program leadership.

Skills

Creo experience

Systems engineering

Design and testing

Documentation and release

Communication

Mentorship

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

CATIA

NX

PDM/PLM

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our team in a role that involves leading vehicle integration efforts for an advanced defense-related engineering program. The position requires daily use of Creo and collaboration with a balanced team to support the development of an unmanned turret system. This is a dynamic and challenging role that encompasses design, finite element analysis (FEA), and engineering documentation management.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering activities throughout the product lifecycle, including design, integration, build, testing, troubleshooting, verification, and validation.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to decompose requirements and develop engineering solutions.

• Create and release technical documentation and resolve complex technical challenges.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.

• Drive engineering execution across multiple projects.

• Support program execution by defining engineering tasks, coordinating team activities, tracking progress, and identifying schedule risks.

• Communicate status updates to program leadership.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.

• 15+ years of mechanical engineering experience.

• Proficiency in mechanical design, integration, build, test, and troubleshooting of complex systems.

• Experience in requirements decomposition and systems engineering.

• Strong skills in engineering documentation, drawing development, review, and release.

• Technical leadership and mentorship abilities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and program teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Defense industry experience.

• Experience with vehicle, ground combat, or complex integrated mechanical systems.

• CAD software proficiency (Creo, SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, etc.).

• PDM/PLM system experience.

• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience.

• Engineering planning, scheduling, and task coordination experience.

• Active Security Clearance or ability to obtain one.

Work Environment

This position is based in a professional engineering office environment with a collaborative setting involving engineering, manufacturing, quality, and program teams. The role primarily involves desk-based work with periodic hands-on involvement in integration, build, and testing activities. Occasional customer interaction in support of program management efforts is expected. The work environment includes a mix of office and technical lab/test areas, and may require personal protective equipment (PPE) during certain activities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sterling Heights, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/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 Sterling Heights,MI.

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.

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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.