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Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer Job Description

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing applicable products using CAD (2D and 3D) systems. You will be responsible for generating production drawings and managing mechanical projects from inception to completion. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a stable, innovative company with a strong reputation for supporting employee growth.

Responsibilities

+ Design products for IBS of America and JUD Corporation using CAD systems.

+ Generate production drawings for in-house and subcontracted shops.

+ Manage mechanical portions of projects from start to finish.

+ Engage in customer relations to obtain necessary information through on-site measurements and product-related discussions.

+ Execute technical calculations to ensure safety and integrity of custom mechanical components.

+ Prepare technical documentation, procedures, and conduct product inspections and dimensional checks.

+ Provide leadership and guidance to support the development of engineering staff.

+ Collaborate with manufacturing personnel in the design of jigs and fixtures.

+ Support revenue targets by aiding application teams, product, and project managers.

+ Create communication documentation to convey key design aspects to clients or partners.

+ Maintain release packages and design history files, and participate in development projects and prototype design.

+ Perform additional duties as identified by company leadership.

Essential Skills

+ Minimum of 5+ years of professional experience in Mechanical Engineering.

+ Advanced skills in performing technically challenging tasks without supervision.

+ Proficiency in designing custom technical components for specific customer applications.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 3 years of experience.

+ Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD systems.

+ Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheets.

Work Environment

This role requires 15-20% travel, with up to 30% expected in the first year to customer sites for equipment assessment and understanding. Travel may include international trips, such as to Austria for training. The position is 100% onsite, with a focus on the product line from Austria and potential collaboration with Canadian facilities. The company offers 10 paid holidays, vacation days that increase with tenure, up to 80 hours of rollover, sick days, and a 401k plan with matching contributions.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Chesapeake, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $80000.00/yr.

PTO, Holidays, Medical, Vision, Dental

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chesapeake,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.