Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Location: Suffolk County, NY (Onsite)

Schedule: 9/80 work week - off every other Friday

Pay Rate: $45-$60/hr

Duration: 9‑month contract

We're an award‑winning engineering services company experiencing renewed growth and are looking to bring on an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to support a growing portfolio of client-driven projects. This role is ideal for someone who can hit the ground running, enjoys variety, and thrives in a small, collaborative, hands‑on team environment.

You'll work out of our Suffolk County office and partner closely with internal teams and multiple Long Island-based clients, taking mechanical designs from concept through analysis, prototyping, and manufacturing.

What You'll Be Doing

As a key contributor on the mechanical engineering team, you will:

• Design mechanical systems, assemblies, and machined components using SolidWorks
• Develop production‑ready 3D models and detailed 2D drawings for manufacturing and assembly
• Perform structural and thermal analysis using ANSYS (or similar FEA tools) to validate and optimize designs
• Apply strong machine design principles to ensure performance, reliability, and manufacturability
• Participate in and lead design reviews, incorporating feedback and best practices
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with manufacturing, electrical, and controls engineers
• Support new product development from early concept through prototyping and release
• Assist with prototype builds, testing, and troubleshooting
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation and ensure compliance with standards and procedures
• Interface directly with client teams and integrate quickly into ongoing projects

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• 7+ years of hands‑on mechanical design experience (machinery or industrial equipment preferred)
• Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks
• Experience performing FEA using ANSYS or similar tools
• Strong knowledge of machine design, materials, manufacturing processes, and GD&T
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and ability to integrate quickly with client teams
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced consulting environment

Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• Experience with injection mold design
• Background in engineering services or consulting
• Experience supporting multiple clients simultaneously
• Exposure to new product development from concept to production

Why You'll Want This Role (Employee Value Proposition)

• Award‑winning engineering services firm with a strong reputation
• 9/80 schedule - enjoy every other Friday off, year‑round
• Small, tight‑knit team where your work is highly visible
• Casual dress code and a culture that values humor, teamwork, and mutual respect
• Fun, family‑style environment with holiday events and team celebrations
• Opportunity to work on diverse, technically challenging projects across industries

Work Environment & Culture

• Onsite role based in Suffolk County, NY
• Work with a small, collaborative team
• Support a variety of Long Island-based clients
• Team values hard work, open communication, and enjoying the workday together

Why This Role Is Open

The company is growing again and looking to add experienced consultants to support current and upcoming projects while positioning for future full‑time hires as the market continues to strengthen.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Hauppauge, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $60.00/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 fully onsite position in Hauppauge,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 1, 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 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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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