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We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join an engineering and product development team supporting the design, development, and release of new products. This role contributes throughout the product lifecycle, from concept development through production release, with responsibilities spanning mechanical design, CAD ownership, prototype support, engineering analysis, and documentation management.

The ideal candidate enjoys collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and operations teams to develop practical, manufacturable product solutions.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

• Participate in product development activities from concept through production release.
• Perform engineering calculations, analysis, and design evaluations.
• Support design reviews and drawing review processes.
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing, tooling, and operations teams.
• Manage engineering revisions and product release documentation.
• Utilize product data management (PDM) systems to support engineering documentation and release processes.
• Support prototype development, evaluation, and testing activities.
• Create production-ready drawings, models, and supporting technical documentation.
• Work collaboratively with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and operations personnel.
• Support project execution within established timelines and development objectives.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives related to design processes and product development workflows.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent mechanical design engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience in mechanical design engineering and product development.
• Advanced proficiency with SolidWorks.
• Experience supporting product development activities from concept through release.
• Experience performing engineering calculations and design analysis.
• Familiarity with PDM systems and engineering documentation processes.
• Strong technical problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across cross-functional teams.

• Experience within plastics manufacturing or related manufacturing environments.
• Product-focused engineering experience supporting commercial or industrial products.
• Experience contributing to design standards and engineering best practices.
• Ability to balance concept development, engineering analysis, and project execution responsibilities.
• Familiarity with design-for-manufacturability principles.
• Experience supporting prototype development and product validation activities.
• Experience working within regulated or quality-driven manufacturing environments.

This position operates within a collaborative engineering and product development environment that includes regular interaction with manufacturing, quality, and operations teams. Responsibilities include a combination of product development, CAD design, engineering analysis, documentation management, and project execution activities.

The role provides exposure to product development initiatives, cross-functional collaboration, and engineering leadership while supporting the successful development and release of new products.

This is a Contract position based out of Old Saybrook, CT.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Old Saybrook,CT.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 8, 2026.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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