Senior Mechanical Engineer

Actalent; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Dental

Medical

Vision

Job summary

Actalent in Norwood, MA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and development of complex electromechanical products from concept to production launch. You will create CAD models, perform FEA, ensure manufacturability, and collaborate with electrical, firmware, and software teams.

The role requires 8+ years of experience, a degree in Mechanical Engineering, strong GD&T, and hands-on design verification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or Mechatronics) is required.
• 8+ years of experience designing, developing, and launching complex electromechanical products.
• Strong experience in machine design including mechanisms, structures, kinematics, drives, sensors, and packaging.
• Proficiency in CAD and FEA tools such as SolidWorks (or equivalent).
• Solid understanding of GD&T, mechanical drawings, BOMs, and engineering change processes.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain CAD models, assemblies, mechanical drawings, and BOMs using GD&T best practices.
• Perform and interpret FEA to validate structural, thermal, and mechanical performance.
• Drive design for manufacturability, assembly, reliability, and cost across appropriate manufacturing processes.
• Plan and execute verification and validation testing, including fixture design, data acquisition, analysis, and documentation.
• Collaborate with electrical, firmware, and software teams to define mechanical interfaces and system architecture.
• Partner with manufacturing, supply chain, marketing, and service teams to develop specifications and resolve design tradeoffs.
• Work directly with vendors and suppliers on component selection, fabrication, and integration.
• Generate and manage ECOs and other engineering change documentation.
• Identify technical risks and drive mitigation strategies throughout development.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers on mechanical design principles, CAD usage, and engineering best practices.
• Additional: Experience with mechatronics, mechanism, kinematics, drives, sensors, servos, and actuators.

Skills

CAD

FEA

GD&T

Mechatronics

Product development

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Manufacturing processes

Vendors & suppliers

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA Software

Job description

Job Description

Lead the mechanical design and development of complex electromechanical products from concept through production launch. Design and develop mechanisms, structures, test fixtures, and full machine or system-level solutions. Manage multiple concurrent engineering projects while meeting technical requirements, cost targets, and schedules. Own the full product development lifecycle including research, concept generation, design, build, test, analysis, and optimization.

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Lead the mechanical design and development of complex electromechanical products from concept through production launch. Design and develop mechanisms, structures, test fixtures, and full machine or system-level solutions. Manage multiple concurrent engineering projects while meeting technical requirements, cost targets, and schedules. Own the full product development lifecycle including research, concept generation, design, build, test, analysis, and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain CAD models, assemblies, mechanical drawings, and BOMs using GD&T best practices.


• Perform and interpret FEA to validate structural, thermal, and mechanical performance.


• Drive design for manufacturability, assembly, reliability, and cost across appropriate manufacturing processes.


• Plan and execute verification and validation testing, including fixture design, data acquisition, analysis, and documentation.


• Collaborate closely with electrical, firmware, and software teams to define mechanical interfaces and system architecture.


• Partner with manufacturing, supply chain, marketing, and service teams to develop specifications and resolve design tradeoffs.


• Work directly with vendors and suppliers on component selection, fabrication, and integration.


• Generate and manage ECOs and other engineering change documentation.


• Identify technical risks and drive mitigation strategies throughout development.


• Mentor and coach junior engineers on mechanical design principles, CAD usage, and engineering best practices.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics.


• 8+ years of experience designing, developing, and launching complex electromechanical products.


• Strong experience in machine design including mechanisms, structures, kinematics, drives, sensors, and component packaging.


• Experience designing precision, reliable mechanisms and assemblies.


• Proficiency in CAD and FEA tools such as SolidWorks (or equivalent).


• Solid understanding of GD&T, mechanical drawings, BOMs, and engineering change processes.


• Knowledge of manufacturing processes including machining, sheet metal, casting, injection molding, 3D printing, and assembly methods.


• Experience applying design for manufacturability and design for cost principles.


• Ability to develop new design concepts based on customer feedback, requirements, and pain points.


• Hands-on experience with design verification and testing, including data analysis and reporting.


• Working knowledge of electrical, firmware, and software disciplines sufficient for cross‑functional product development.


• Experience working within a formal product development or stage‑gate process.


• Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and collaboration skills.


• Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide less experienced engineers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with mechatronics, mechanism, kinematics, drives, sensors, servos, and actuators.


• Experience in cross‑functional collaboration to enhance product development.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Norwood, MA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $115000.00 - $140000.00/yr.

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.

• 401k


• Dental


• Medical


• Vision

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Norwood,MA.

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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