Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Electromechanical Lead

Actalent; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO

401(k) company match

Company-subsidized healthcare plans

Job summary

Actalent in Columbus, OH is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the development of advanced electromechanical products from concept through production. You will shape product architecture, drive design execution, validation, and manufacturing readiness while partnering with engineering, operations, suppliers, and customers.

The ideal candidate has experience in automotive, energy storage, battery, or industrial applications and is comfortable owning projects in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 7+ years of product design or mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience taking products from concept through production implementation.
• Advanced proficiency with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and manufacturing drawing standards.
• Experience with DFMEA, design verification, validation testing, and root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of BOM management, ECO processes, and PLM systems.
• Experience supporting prototype builds and manufacturing launches.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development efforts from concept generation through production release.
• Develop mechanical assemblies, structural components, and enclosure systems using 3D CAD tools.
• Create detailed manufacturing drawings and support documentation.
• Participate in system architecture discussions involving electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing stakeholders.
• Drive design reviews and support product validation activities.
• Conduct root cause investigations and implement corrective actions for design-related issues.
• Support prototype builds, testing activities, and product launches.
• Manage engineering bills of materials (BOMs), product revisions, and engineering changes.
• Work directly with suppliers to review designs, resolve technical issues, and improve manufacturability.
• Partner with production teams to support new product introductions and continuous improvement efforts
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers

Skills

SolidWorks

GD&T

DFMEA

BOM management

ECO processes

PLM systems

Prototype builds

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Actalent in Columbus, OH is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the development of advanced electromechanical products from concept through production. You will shape product architecture, drive design execution, validation, and manufacturing readiness while partnering with engineering, operations, suppliers, and customers.

The ideal candidate has experience in automotive, energy storage, battery, or industrial applications and is comfortable owning projects in a fast-paced