Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of our manufacturing processes and custom fixtures and tooling. You will be responsible for reverse engineering and documenting equipment essential for production, supporting the manufacturing process with a hands-on approach, and creating engineering drawings using geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. You will also transfer BOM data from CAD to the AS400, assist in maintaining documentation, complete tasks within required timeframes, and provide updates on project status and deliverables. Your work will ensure adherence to project scope and delivery expectations, contributing to both internal and external customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Understand and document manufacturing processes and custom fixtures.
• Reverse engineer and document equipment for production.
• Support manufacturing with hands-on engineering.
• Create engineering drawings with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Transfer BOM data from CAD to AS400 and maintain documentation.
• Complete assigned tasks and designs within required timeframes.
• Provide updates on project status and deliverables as necessary.
• Ensure project scope and delivery meet customer satisfaction.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 1+ years of experience
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and ERP systems
• Strong communication and documentation skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with sheet metal design
• Project support experience

Work Environment

This position is on-site, involving both office settings and the manufacturing floor.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kansas City, MO.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $45.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Kansas City,MO.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

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 withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification oradjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,please email for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this lawshall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.