Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Hybrid (Power Systems)

Actalent; United States; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and development of custom industrial equipment from concept through production in our Marietta, OH site. You will create large SolidWorks assemblies, manage BOMs, and provide hands‑on manufacturing support while guiding junior designers and coordinating with fabrication and quality teams.

This hybrid role offers design for manufacturability focus, opportunities to work on power distribution and related systems, and travel up to

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive mechanical design experience.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks for large assemblies, weldments, and sheet metal components.
• Experience leading projects from concept through manufacturing.
• Hands-on support of manufacturing operations.
• Experience with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and documentation.
• Experience developing and managing BOMs and related engineering documentation.
• Experience supporting production teams on the shop floor.
• Ability to independently manage multiple complex projects and deadlines.
• Experience mentoring junior designers and engineers.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• System integration experience for industrial equipment.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design activities for custom industrial equipment and integrated systems from concept through production.
• Create, update, and review detailed 3D models, large assemblies, weldments, sheet metal components, and fabrication drawings using SolidWorks.
• Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and associated engineering documentation.
• Support projects through all phases, including design, fabrication, assembly, testing, and implementation.
• Collaborate with engineering, fabrication, production, and quality teams to resolve design and manufacturing challenges.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior designers and engineers.
• Drive design standardization, Design for Manufacturing (DFM) practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in design reviews and engineering change processes.
• Support customer requirements, field activities, and technical discussions as needed.
• Work with production and fabrication teams to address technical issues and ensure manufacturability.
• Apply GD&T and FEA analysis to validate designs.
• Utilize ERP and related systems to manage BOMs, documentation, and project data.
• Manage multiple complex projects while maintaining quality, schedule, and budget.

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and development of custom industrial equipment from concept through production in our Marietta, OH site. You will create large SolidWorks assemblies, manage BOMs, and provide hands‑on manufacturing support while guiding junior designers and coordinating with fabrication and quality teams.

This hybrid role offers design for manufacturability focus, opportunities to work on power distribution and related systems, and travel up to