• Mechanical Design Engineer

    Actalent (Snow Hill, NC)


    Automotive Mechanical Design Engineer

    Job Description

    Join our innovative team to contribute to product development by integrating specifications, applications, and creative solutions. Design and develop equipment, products, and instruments, ensuring they meet high standards of innovation and functionality.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform research and development for emerging technologies, trends, and new products.

    + Design and engineer components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies.

    + Utilize templates to document project specifications, issues, requirements, and data types.

    + Conduct tests and evaluations of equipment, instruments, or components to eliminate sources of failure, enhancing accuracy, feasibility of assembly and maintenance, and suitability of design.

    + Coordinate with the production engineering department to ensure the preparation of all pertinent drawings and specifications for manufacture, with all drawings and specifications approved prior to product release.

    + Design modifications and component substitutions in instruments as necessary, ensuring changes are incorporated into drawings, tooling, and purchase specifications.

    + Design, build, and develop prototypes to meet specifications.

    + Develop working relationships with specialists in technology areas involved in design, both in-house and with outside vendors.

    + Develop technical information and specifications through test reports and disseminate the information to engineering, purchasing, sales associates, and marketing representatives.

    + Stay updated on competitive developments, new materials, and methods as a foundation for design approaches.

    + Interact with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and production teams.

    + Occasionally interact with customers or vendors.

    Essential Skills

    + 7+ years of experience with product development, manufacturing, and production in the automotive industry.

    + Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or equivalent engineering degree.

    + Proficiency in SolidWorks and PDM.

    + Strong skills in 3D design and drawing.

    + Knowledge of GD&T and basic dimensioning.

    + Ability to read drawings and schematics.

    + Experience with manufacturing and mass production.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Experience in engineering documentation.

    Work Environment

    The role is based onsite at a new facility, with normal working hours from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday. You will work with various types of equipment, including computers, office equipment, 3D printers, test equipment, gauges, optical equipment, electronics, and tools.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Snow Hill, NC.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $95000.00/yr.

    Core Benefits

    Insurance: Health, dental, and vision coverage are commonly reported.Retirement: 401(k) plan available for employees.Paid Time Off: Vacation policy and paid holidays are included.

    Additional Programs

    Employee Discounts: Judco employees have access to exclusive discounts and deals from over 250 major retailers through a corporate shopping program. Performance Bonuses & Recognition: The company promotes competitive pay and opportunities for bonuses and recognition programs.

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Snow Hill,NC.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 1, 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.