Job Information
Actalent Mechanical Engineer in Eastlake, Ohio
Job Title: Mechanical Engineer
Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic mechanical engineering team focused on designing, updating, and modifying large, high-speed equipment. The role is primarily centered on capital equipment design and support, along with standardization and technical documentation.
Responsibilities
Manage BOM and drawing changes through a standard revision/Engineering Change Order (ECO) process in a PDM controlled system.
Design and develop parts and assemblies using SolidWorks, including creating models, assembly drawings, and manufacturing/fabrication drawings.
Gather detailed information on vendor-supplied components and create vendor control drawings.
Prepare additional mechanical support needed for projects, such as welding/machining fixtures, layout drawings, and field installation procedures.
Convert legacy drawings from AutoCAD to SolidWorks.
Check and review drawings and documents for accuracy and errors, ensuring designs and drawings are functional and manufacturable.
Capture meeting notes from customer interactions to document the needs of customers and changes during projects.
Track costs, including personal time and expenditures, to maintain budgets and notify appropriate resources of expanded costs.
Document sources and history of design development throughout the project.
Interact directly with customers to define the scope of work and understand their needs and wants.
Essential Skills
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
3 plus years of equipment design experience.
Experience in large fabrication or large/complex assembly design.
Proficiency in SolidWorks for 3D modeling.
Experience utilizing PDM or other drawing vault systems.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with FEA and/or CFD.
Experience in high-speed production/automation and automated equipment.
Work Environment
This is a fully onsite position in a large manufacturing facility equipped with automated equipment. The environment is very clean and attached to an updated office space. The facility is fast-paced with a focus on collaboration with assembly techs and operations, as well as programming HMIs and PLCs.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Eastlake, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/hr.
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 Eastlake,OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.