Mechanical Engineer

Actalent; Zanesville (OH); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering services is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Zanesville, OH. The role involves designing layouts, preparing technical drawings, and collaborating with various teams to ensure plant operations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 2-5 years of experience in heavy industrial manufacturing.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment.
• Experience in 2D and 3D software.
• Lean six sigma PM experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design layouts for new processes or machinery and modifications to existing systems.
• Collaborate with various teams to ensure continuous plant operations.
• Manage external contractors and vendors throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Mechanical

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Steel manufacturing

Foundry

Heavy equipment

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Structural engineering

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SOLIDWORKS

AutoCAD

INVENTOR

Revit

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Description

Job Description Demonstrate leadership by adhering to all safety, environmental, and company policies and procedures, including the Code of Business Conduct. Foster a positive and respectful work environment that reflects the organization’s core values. Design layouts for the installation of new processes or machinery, as well as modifications to existing systems. Prepare and review blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and detailed equipment specifications. Collaborate with Operations, Environmental Health and Safety, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to ensure continuous plant operations. Develop cost estimates and prepare funding requests for capital improvement projects. Create designs that prioritize safety, maintainability, reliability, and compliance with environmental and legal standards. Plan and oversee the installation of new plant projects, coordinating process downtime, equipment deliveries, maintenance teams, contractors, and service providers. Provide engineering expertise across the plant to address production challenges, develop new techniques, and evaluate existing equipment and procedures. Apply lean manufacturing principles, including 6S Lean, to support process improvement initiatives. Assist in training non-maintenance personnel on preventative maintenance practices. Utilize the scheduled maintenance work order system and contribute to planning mechanical support during outages. Manage external contractors and vendors throughout the project lifecycle—from initial concept through to project completion.

Description

Job Description Demonstrate leadership by adhering to all safety, environmental, and company policies and procedures, including the Code of Business Conduct. Foster a positive and respectful work environment that reflects the organization’s core values. Design layouts for the installation of new processes or machinery, as well as modifications to existing systems. Prepare and review blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and detailed equipment specifications. Collaborate with Operations, Environmental Health and Safety, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to ensure continuous plant operations. Develop cost estimates and prepare funding requests for capital improvement projects. Create designs that prioritize safety, maintainability, reliability, and compliance with environmental and legal standards. Plan and oversee the installation of new plant projects, coordinating process downtime, equipment deliveries, maintenance teams, contractors, and service providers. Provide engineering expertise across the plant to address production challenges, develop new techniques, and evaluate existing equipment and procedures. Apply lean manufacturing principles, including 6S Lean, to support process improvement initiatives. Assist in training non-maintenance personnel on preventative maintenance practices. Utilize the scheduled maintenance work order system and contribute to planning mechanical support during outages. Manage external contractors and vendors throughout the project lifecycle—from initial concept through to project completion.

Skills

Mechanical, Mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, steel manufacturing, foundry, heavy equipment, hydraulics pneumatics, structural engineering

Top Skills Details

Mechanical,Mechanical engineering,electrical engineering,steel manufacturing,foundry,heavy equipment,hydraulics pneumatics

Additional Skills & Qualifications

MUST HAVEs - Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering - 2- 5 years of experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing (Steel or Hot Metal) - Experience in 2D and 3D software SOLIDWORKS, AutoCAD, INVENTOR or Revit - Experience Hydraulic and pneumatic Nice to Have - Lean six sigma PM experience - Structural experience

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $48.08/hr.

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 Zanesville,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 30, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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 due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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• Industries

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