Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer - Columbus, IN

Join a leading global automotive technology supplier, renowned for its expertise in sustainable mobility, advanced cockpit experiences, and lighting solutions. With half of the world's vehicles equipped with our products, we are seeking a talented Mechanical Engineer to join our design team at the PPIC Tooling and Equipment center, focusing on emissions control technologies. In this role, you will support tooling and equipment designs, conduct design reviews, and manage product/process changes.

Job Responsibilities

• Define the concept of tooling and equipment, including isostatism, positioning, and tool change.
• Prepare sketches to assess feasibility throughout tooling and equipment operations.
• Interface with the Product Process Simulation Specialist for process and tooling.
• Create 3D designs using Solidworks.
• Coordinate with external design resources.
• Conduct design reviews with tooling engineers and PML to receive approval for designs.
• Complete 2D drawings of tooling and equipment components.
• Generate bill of materials for tooling and equipment.
• Manage changes for product and process by modifying designs.
• Provide support for tool manufacturing when design changes or problems arise during the manufacturing phase.
• Define new standard specifications for equipment.

Job Requirements

• 5+ years of mechanical design experience.
• Proficiency in Solidworks, machine design, mechanical engineering, and tooling.
• Experience with automation machine design for material handling, welding, and part transfer.
• Associates degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• Knowledge in MIG welding, canning, muffler, gauging, and tube forming.

Additional Skills - Preferred but Not Required

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• Automotive experience is a plus.

Work Environment

Work in a climate-controlled, clean prototype facility. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with onsite work required from Monday to Thursday and work-from-home on Fridays. You will have your own desk and monitor alongside other mechanical engineers

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, IN.

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $48.08/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 27, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

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.

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.