• Mechanical Project Engineer

    Actalent (Nashville, TN)


    Job Title: Mechanical Project Engineer

    Job Description

    We are seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer who can collaborate with our internal concept design team and external vendors to ensure the successful verification and integration of mechanical design for material handling equipment. The candidate will be responsible for design verification checks, vendor collaboration, and managing escalations to stakeholders while reviewing RFPS and making decisions based on schedule timelines, cost, and quality.

    Responsibilities

    + Collaborate with internal and external teams for design verification of MHE equipment.

    + Conduct design verification checks with vendors and facilitate equipment integration.

    + Review RFPS and make decisions considering schedule, cost, and quality.

    + Manage escalations and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

    Qualifications

    + Project management and vendor management expertise.

    + Mechanical design knowledge of material handling equipment.

    + Experience working with vendors.

    + Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred (mechanical, industrial, electrical, manufacturing).

    + Minimum of 5 years of experience in design engineering, automation, material handling, and conveyor systems.

    + Experience in upstream/downstream systems engineering.

    + Ability to retrofit and rearrange equipment for capacity enhancement.

    + Proven track record of meeting KPIs and deadlines.

    + Success in automation engineering roles, particularly in designing layouts for equipment retrofits or line implementations.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/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 hybrid position in Nashville,TN.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 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.