Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer - Product Engineering Wichita, KS | Full-Time | First Shift Build real products. See your designs come to life. Make an impact. If you're a Mechanical Engineer who loves hands‑on problem‑solving, close collaboration with manufacturing, and ownership from concept through production—this is a role where you'll see the direct impact of your work every single day. We're looking for a Mechanical Product Engineer who wants variety, visibility, and the opportunity to shape next‑generation products used across multiple industries. You'll design, test, improve, and support mechanical systems throughout their full lifecycle—while working with a tight-knit team that values craftsmanship, curiosity, and practical engineering. What You'll Do As a key contributor on our Product Engineering team, you will: Design & Innovation Develop mechanical components, assemblies, and mechanisms for new and existing product lines. Apply engineering fundamentals to improve performance, durability, safety, and usability. Lead and participate in design reviews with internal teams and external partners. Hands-On Engineering Support prototype builds, testing, validation, and limited field trials. Troubleshoot manufacturing or assembly issues and drive permanent corrective actions. Collaborate daily with machinists, technicians, quality, and manufacturing engineers. Product Ownership Maintain 3D CAD models, drawings, and technical documentation. Develop and manage BOMs and support all NPI (New Product Introduction) activities. Support warranty investigations and evaluate in‑market product performance. Continuous Improvement Lead cost‑reduction initiatives and design optimizations. Improve manufacturability and streamline production processes. Partner with product management to ensure customer and market requirements are met. What You Bring Required Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field. 2+ years of mechanical design or product engineering experience. Strong 3D CAD skills (any modern platform). Understanding of machining, molding, casting, assembly, or related manufacturing processes. Clear communication and solid documentation skills. Preferred GD&T experience. Familiarity with PLM/ERP systems. Simulation/analysis exposure (FEA, tolerance stack-ups, etc.). Experience in lean, continuous improvement, or hands‑on product development environments. What the Work Environment Looks Like This is a first-shift, office‑plus‑shop-floor engineering role. Expect time in CAD, time in the lab, and time on the production floor when needed. You'll work with prototypes, tools, fixtures, and test equipment. PPE may be required for certain areas. If you enjoy combining design with real-world build and test work—you'll thrive here. Why Engineers Love Working Here Your designs actually get built. You see the full impact of your work. Small, collaborative engineering team where your ideas matter. Broad variety in your daily work—design, testing, troubleshooting, improvement projects. Real career growth opportunities as our product lines and engineering needs expand. Supportive culture that values curiosity, craftsmanship, and continuous learning. If you're passionate about mechanical design and want to work on meaningful, real-world engineering challenges, we'd love to meet you. Apply today and help us build the next generation of innovative, reliable products. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wichita, KS. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $90000.00/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 Wichita,KS.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 23, 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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.