Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Design EngineerJob Description As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and optimizing mechanical components for powertrain systems. You will work closely with system engineers, project teams, and vendors to support component selection, manufacturing, and assembly. Responsibilities + Design and optimize mechanical components for powertrain systems. + Design fabricated weldments and machined components, including frames, brackets, shafts, couplings, flanges, housings, and clutches. + Analyze mechanical, electrou2011mechanical, and electrou2011hydraulic systems. + Develop manufacturing drawings in accordance with applicable standards. + Review and analyze customer design proposals and specifications for feasibility, cost, and performance. + Collaborate with system engineers, project teams, and vendors to support component selection, manufacturing, and assembly. + Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation. + Specify system components or direct product modifications to ensure conformance with engineering and performance requirements. Essential Skills + Bacheloru2019s degree in Mechanical Engineering. + 3+ years of mechanical engineering experience. + Experience reviewing and analyzing customer design proposals and specifications. + Experience creating flat patterns and detailed mechanical drawings. + Mechanical design skills. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience designing continuousu2011duty industrial equipment. + Exposure to robotics and industrial automation. + Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor and Plasma CNC programming. + Experience entering Bills of Materials (BOMs) and routings into ERP/MRP systems. + Strong mechanical aptitude and handsu2011on problemu2011solving ability. + Proficient in 3D CAD modeling. + Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Work Environment This role requires onsite work from 7AM to 4PM. The environment offers a collaborative, handsu2011on culture where engineers have real ownership, predictable worku2011life balance, and the chance to grow with a stable, wellu2011established manufacturer. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indianapolis, IN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $39.42/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: u2022 Medical, dental & vision u2022 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital u2022 401(k) Retirement Plan u2013 Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available u2022 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) u2022 Short and long-term disability u2022 Health Spending Account (HSA) u2022 Transportation benefits u2022 Employee Assistance Program u2022 Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Indianapolis,IN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 22, 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, weu2019ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APACu2014with 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 .

Created: 2026-04-10