Mechanical Engineer

ACTalent; Whippany (NJ); On-site; USD 66,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Whippany, NJ is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and analyze components for aerospace actuation systems, focusing on robust product designs and reliable performance in demanding environments.

You will perform stress analyses (FEA, fatigue) and use CREO for 3D modeling, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver electromechanical actuators and control electronics for commercial and military aerospace applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in a high-technology manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with CREO and 3D CAD tools for mechanical design and modeling.
• Strong mechanical design skills for complex assemblies.
• Proficiency with GD&T for precise documentation.
• Ability to perform and interpret stress analyses (fatigue, bearing life, FEA).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office for documentation and communication.
• Eligibility to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Create product designs that withstand aerospace environments with high vibration and temperature variations.
• Develop stress analyses including gear bending, fatigue, and FEA.
• Optimize mechanical designs using CAD, tolerance stack-up, and manufacturing considerations.
• Design assemblies with gears, seals, load paths, fasteners, springs, and electronics packaging.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet technical requirements.
• Apply aerospace materials knowledge and post-process techniques for durability.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders.
• Support program milestones and manufacturing needs.
• Provide mechanical engineering expertise to production and aftermarket aerospace actuators.

Job description

Mechanical Engineer

This Mechanical Engineer role focuses on designing and analyzing components and assemblies for aerospace applications, ensuring reliable performance in demanding environments. You will create robust product designs, perform detailed stress analyses, and optimize mechanical systems using advanced CAD and analysis tools. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will contribute to the development of electromechanical actuator products and related control electronics, supporting both new programs and existing production.

Responsibilities

• Create product designs that withstand aerospace environments, including high vibration, temperature variations, fluid exposure, and other contaminants.

• Develop stress analyses such as gear bending and fatigue, bearing life calculations, Finite-Element Analysis (FEA), and other dynamic and static stress analyses using aerospace-preferred techniques.

• Optimize mechanical designs by leveraging CAD modeling, stress analysis, tolerance stack-up, and other software tools while considering expected manufacturing processes and their impact on each design.

• Design assemblies and components that may include gears and splines, environmental and EMI sealing, load paths, fasteners, springs, electronics integration, and packaging.

• Collaborate with cross-functional integrated product teams and customers to develop product solutions that meet both customer and internal technical and performance requirements.

• Apply knowledge of aerospace-grade materials and their properties, including typical post-processes used for wear resistance, corrosion protection, defect detection, insulation, and other performance enhancements.

• Communicate effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, sharing technical information clearly and tailoring communication to different audiences.

• Assist with product development activities, including planning and scheduling tasks to support program milestones and manufacturing needs.

• Support production and aftermarket efforts by providing mechanical engineering expertise on existing and new aerospace actuation products.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university.

• At least 5 years of engineering experience in a high-technology manufacturing environment.

• Experience using CREO and 3D CAD tools for mechanical design and modeling.

• Strong mechanical design skills, including component and assembly-level design for complex systems.

• Proficiency with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) for precise engineering documentation.

• Ability to perform and interpret stress analyses, including fatigue, gear bending, bearing life, and FEA-based evaluations.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite for documentation, analysis, and communication.

• Ability to work in the United States with appropriate work authorization.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience designing mechanical components for aerospace actuation systems and related control electronics packaging.

• Familiarity with tolerance stack-up analysis and its application to high-precision mechanical assemblies.

• Understanding of environmental and EMI sealing techniques in aerospace applications.

• Knowledge of load path design, fastener selection, and spring design for high-reliability systems.

• Experience integrating mechanical designs with electronic hardware and control systems.

• Working knowledge of aerospace-grade materials and common post-processing methods for durability and reliability.

• Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams.

• Ability to present and explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.

Work Environment

This role is fully on-site, with work performed at an aerospace manufacturing facility. The standard schedule is an 8-hour day, 5 days per week. You will work closely with integrated product teams in a dynamic environment that designs and manufactures electromechanical actuators and control electronics for commercial and military aerospace applications. The facility supports end-to-end product development and production, offering access to advanced CAD, analysis, and manufacturing technologies. The workplace maintains a casual dress code while emphasizing professionalism, safety, and collaboration.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Whippany, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.07 - $100.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Whippany, NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Whippany,NJ.

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.

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