Mechanical Engineer

Actalent; Village of Westbury (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent, a leading aerospace and defense engineering partner, seeks a Mechanical Engineer for Westbury, NY. The role focuses on precision hydraulic and fuel systems, supporting both new product development and legacy product support across commercial and military aircraft, helicopters, spacecraft, and turbine engines.

The ideal candidate will have a solid mechanical design background, experience with hydraulic or pneumatic systems, and the ability to own projects from concept through

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) is required.
• 3+ years of mechanical design engineering experience.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar CAD software; experience with hydraulic or pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual designs from customer specifications and requirements.
• Lead new product design and development from concept to production release.
• Create and release drawings, models, documentation, and data packs.
• Perform engineering analyses: tolerance studies, structural analysis, hydraulic analysis, dynamic and vibration analysis.
• Develop qualification test plans and test procedures.
• Support production readiness and manufacturing implementation.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for customers on assigned projects.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, test, and engineering teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and troubleshooting for existing products.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Organization

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Job description

Environmental testing

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join a leading aerospace and defense manufacturer specializing in precision hydraulic and fuel system components. This role offers the opportunity to work on both new product development and legacy product support for applications used in commercial and military aircraft, helicopters, spacecraft, and turbine engines.

The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical design background, experience with hydraulic or pneumatic systems, and the ability to take ownership of projects from concept through production.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual designs from customer specifications and engineering requirements.
• Lead new product design and development efforts from concept through production release.
• Create and release engineering drawings, models, documentation, and technical data packages.
• Perform engineering analyses including:

• Tolerance studies
• Structural analysis
• Hydraulic analysis
• Dynamic and vibration analysis
• Develop qualification test plans and test procedures.
• Support production readiness and manufacturing implementation.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for customers on assigned projects.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, test, and engineering teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and troubleshooting efforts for existing products.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)
• 3+ years of mechanical design engineering experience
• Strong proficiency with SolidWorks or similar CAD software
• Experience designing hydraulic and/or pneumatic systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience supporting products through design, testing, and production
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and project management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace or defense industry experience
• Knowledge of aerospace mechanical components and manufacturing processes
• Experience with qualification testing, including:

• Shock testing
• Vibration testing
• Environmental testing
• Endurance testing
• Experience with ANSYS or Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Ability to read and interpret hydraulic schematics
• Experience with troubleshooting and root cause analysis

Work Environment

• Clean, modern aerospace manufacturing facility
• Combination of design engineering and hands-on manufacturing support
• Time split between the engineering office and production floor
• Collaborative team environment with strong mentorship and development opportunities
• Business casual dress code

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Westbury, NY.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $135000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 2, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Westbury,NY.

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.