Hiring: Mechanical Design Engineer Company: Actalent Location: Lexington, KY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 08:03:03 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Assembly, AutoCAD, CAD, Lean Manufacturing, Product Data Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Project Management, Six Sigma About the job Experience: •3+ years of product engineering experience designing mobile equipment, or 5+ years of related product design experience. Required Skills: •Analyze customer feedback, warranty data, testing results, and field performance to identify design improvements and enhance product reliability and quality. •Partner cross-functionally with manufacturing, purchasing, vendors, customers, marketing, and engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle to ensure designs are feasible, cost-effective, and aligned with customer needs. •Perform engineering calculations and analyses involving mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems to support robust and safe product designs. •Create and maintain detailed engineering drawings, layouts, 3D models, and product documentation using CAD tools such as NX, IDEAS, AutoCAD, or similar software. •Develop, build, and test prototypes, analyze test results, and implement corrective actions to validate designs and resolve performance issues. •Conduct quality checks and investigate product performance issues in the field, providing technical support and recommendations for corrective and preventive actions. •Communicate design changes, technical recommendations, and project updates through clear presentations, written reports, and technical discussions with internal and external stakeholders. •Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, cost reduction, and customer satisfaction by applying lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process improvement principles. Qualifications: •Exposure to Six Sigma, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies. •Knowledge of manufacturing processes, assembly methods, and production workflows. •Project management experience supporting engineering and production projects. •Strong skills in cross-functional collaboration, communication, and technical reporting. •Demonstrated capacity to support quality checks, field investigations, and corrective action implementation. •Understanding of electrical and hydraulic systems as they relate to mechanical design and mobile equipment. •This is a Permanent position based out of Lexington, KY. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!