Mechanical Prototype Testing Engineer

Actalent; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Mechanical Prototype Testing Engineer for a 6‑month on‑site contract in Englewood, CO. You will manage prototype procurement, test support, and FAI activities while coordinating with design, quality, and purchasing teams.

The role blends hands‑on mechanical testing with project coordination, offering visibility across design, testing, and supplier functions and exposure to a growing development workload.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering.
• 2-5+ years experience in test, validation, quality, or prototype engineering.
• Hands-on lab/testing experience with strong mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent communication, organization, and supplier-facing skills.
• Project management and coordination.
• Mechanical prototype testing, DVP execution, troubleshooting, and reporting.
• Inspection, metrology, and measurement equipment proficiency; CAD literacy.
• FAI ownership and supplier communication / RFQs.

Responsibilities

• Prototype procurement including RFQs, supplier communication, and sample tracking.
• Testing coordination for DVP, validation, and troubleshooting.
• FAI ownership and documentation.
• Mechanical inspection using metrology and measurement equipment.
• Engineering reporting, database maintenance, and data tracking.
• Cross-functional collaboration with design engineering, purchasing, and suppliers.
• Ensuring prototype and testing deliverables meet project timelines.

Skills

Hands-on testing

Supplier coordination

Project management

CAD literacy

Metrology

Prototype testing

Communication skills

Data reporting

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Metrology equipment

Job description

Mechanical Prototype Testing Engineer (6-Month Contract)

Location: Englewood, CO (On-site)

Pay Range: $35-60/hour

Role Overview

This contract role supports the development of motorcycle, scooter, and powersports belt-drive systems. You’ll manage prototype procurement, supplier coordination, inspection, testing support, and FAI activities while working closely with design engineering and purchasing teams. This position blends hands‑on mechanical testing with project coordination and offers visibility across design, quality, testing, and supplier functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Prototype procurement including RFQs, supplier communication, and sample tracking
• Testing coordination for DVP, validation, and troubleshooting
• FAI ownership and documentation
• Mechanical inspection using metrology and measurement equipment
• Engineering reporting, database maintenance, and data tracking
• Cross-functional collaboration with design engineering, purchasing, and suppliers
• Ensuring prototype and testing deliverables meet project timelines

Required Skills & Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering
• 2-5+ years experience in test, validation, quality, or prototype engineering
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands‑on lab/testing experience
• Excellent communication, organization, and supplier-facing skills
• Project management and coordination
• Mechanical prototype testing, DVP execution, troubleshooting, and reporting
• Inspection, metrology, and measurement equipment proficiencyDrawing interpretation and CAD literacy
• FAI ownership
• Supplier communication, RFQs, database and sample tracking

Nice-to-Have Skills

• CMM or laser scanning experience
• Measurement Systems Analysis
• Quality tools and methodologies
• Rotating equipment, automotive, motorcycle, or powersports experience

Why This Role Stands Out

• Exposure to new product development
• Hands‑on testing and validation
• Direct interaction with engineering leadership
• Ownership of critical prototype and testing processes
• Visibility across design, testing, quality, and supplier functions
• Opportunity to support a growing development workload

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Denver, CO.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $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 Denver,CO.

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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

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