Jobs · Engineering · Virginia

Mechanical Design Engineer

Actalent · Chesapeake, VA · 1 wk ago
On-siteEngineeringFull-time

We are seeking a dedicated Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team, focusing on designing innovative products and managing mechanical projects from inception to completion.

Responsibilities

  • Design applicable products using CAD (2D and 3D) systems and generate production drawings.
  • Manage the mechanical portion of projects from start to finish.
  • Foster customer relations by obtaining required information through on-site measure-ups and product-related discussions.
  • Execute technical calculations to ensure safety and integrity of mechanical components.
  • Prepare technical documentation and procedures; conduct product inspections and dimensional checks.
  • Provide leadership and guidance to support the development of engineering staff.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing personnel to design jigs and fixtures.
  • Support revenue targets by assisting application teams, product, and project managers.
  • Create communication documentation to convey design aspects to clients or manufacturing partners.
  • Control and maintain release packages and design history files; participate in development projects and prototype design.
  • Perform additional duties as identified by company leadership.

Requirements

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 2 years of experience.
  • Full proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD systems.
  • Advanced skills in performing technically challenging tasks without supervision.
  • Proficiency in designing custom technical components for specific customer applications.

Work Environment

  • This position requires 15-20% travel, with up to 30% expected in the first year to learn and visit customer sites.
  • Travel is mostly during the working week and may include international travel, such as training in Austria.
  • This is a 100% onsite position based in Chesapeake, VA.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may include:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance
  • 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)

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