<p>Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer</p> <p>Job Description</p> <p>As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and optimizing mechanical components for powertrain systems. You will work closely with system engineers, project teams, and vendors to support component selection, manufacturing, and assembly.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Design and optimize mechanical components for powertrain systems. </li><li>Design fabricated weldments and machined components, including frames, brackets, shafts, couplings, flanges, housings, and clutches. </li><li>Analyze mechanical, electro-mechanical, and electro-hydraulic systems. </li><li>Develop manufacturing drawings in accordance with applicable standards. </li><li>Review and analyze customer design proposals and specifications for feasibility, cost, and performance. </li><li>Collaborate with system engineers, project teams, and vendors to support component selection, manufacturing, and assembly. </li><li>Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation. </li><li>Specify system components or direct product modifications to ensure conformance with engineering and performance requirements. </li></ul> <p>Essential Skills</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. </li><li>3+ years of mechanical engineering experience. </li><li>Experience reviewing and analyzing customer design proposals and specifications. </li><li>Experience creating flat patterns and detailed mechanical drawings. </li><li>Mechanical design skills. </li></ul> <p>Additional Skills & Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Experience designing continuous-duty industrial equipment. </li><li>Exposure to robotics and industrial automation. </li><li>Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor and Plasma CNC programming. </li><li>Experience entering Bills of Materials (BOMs) and routings into ERP/MRP systems. </li><li>Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving ability. </li><li>Proficient in 3D CAD modeling. </li><li>Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. </li></ul> <p>Work Environment</p> <p>This role requires onsite work from 7AM to 4PM. The environment offers a collaborative, hands-on culture where engineers have real ownership, predictable work-life balance, and the chance to grow with a stable, well-established manufacturer.</p> <p>Job Type & Location</p> <p>This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indianapolis, IN.</p> <p>Pay and Benefits</p> <p>The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $39.42/hr.</p> <p>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:</p> <ul> <li>Medical, dental & vision </li><li>Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital </li><li>401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available </li><li>Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) </li><li>Short and long-term disability </li><li>Health Spending Account (HSA) </li><li>Transportation benefits </li><li>Employee Assistance Program </li><li>Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) </li></ul> <p>Workplace Type</p> <p>This is a fully onsite position in Indianapolis,IN.</p> <p>Application Deadline</p> <p>This position is anticipated to close on Apr 13, 2026.</p> <p>Diversity, Equity & Inclusion</p> <p>At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:</p> <ul> <li>Hiring diverse talent </li><li>Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection </li><li>Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes </li><li>Ensuring growth opportunities for our people </li></ul> <p>Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.</p> <p>About Actalent</p> <p>Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC-with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.</p> <p>Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.</p>