Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer Job Description
This role offers an early-career Mechanical Engineer the opportunity to support the design, development, testing, compliance, and manufacturing of performance safety products used in the motorsports industry. You will work hands-on throughout the full product lifecycle and collaborate closely with an experienced engineering team, gaining exposure to product design, compliance and testing, manufacturing, and sustaining engineering. This position is well suited for someone with approximately 12 years of experience, strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, and a passion for practical, hands-on product development.
Responsibilities
- Support the design and development of mechanical products and components from initial concept through production release.
- Create and modify 3D CAD models, assemblies, detailed drawings, and related engineering documentation.
- Contribute to existing product improvements, design modifications, and new product development initiatives.
- Assist with material selection for plastics, composites, metals, textiles, and other materials appropriate for performance safety products.
- Support product testing, validation, compliance, and homologation activities to meet relevant standards and requirements.
- Coordinate testing activities internally and with third-party laboratories as needed.
- Work directly with manufacturing personnel to troubleshoot issues and support day-to-day production activities.
- Assist in developing and maintaining manufacturing documentation, including tooling, fixtures, work instructions, and process improvements.
- Collaborate with external suppliers involved in injection molding, machining, stamping, composites, and other manufacturing processes.
- Maintain accurate drawings, product records, specifications, and engineering documentation throughout the product lifecycle.
- Support sustaining engineering activities and product lifecycle management for existing product lines.
- Participate in hands-on prototype builds, including assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and design refinement.
- Take on increasing project ownership and responsibility as product knowledge and technical expertise grow over time.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in design, manufacturing processes, and documentation.
Essential Skills
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Approximately 12 years of relevant engineering experience, including applicable internship or co-op experience.
- Experience with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Creo, NX, CATIA, or similar tools.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and 3D models.
- Strong understanding of fundamental mechanical engineering principles.
- Exposure to product design, manufacturing, testing, compliance, or a related engineering environment.
- Comfort working in a hands-on engineering and manufacturing environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and high attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and other cross-functional teams.
- Self-motivated, coachable, and eager to learn new products, materials, and manufacturing processes.
- Interest in continuous improvement and refining mechanical designs and manufacturing processes.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with injection molding, machining, stamping, composites, textiles, or similar manufacturing processes.
- Experience working with external suppliers or manufacturing partners.
- Exposure to product testing, laboratory environments, or third-party testing laboratories.
- Experience with tooling, fixtures, process documentation, or production support activities.
- Experience with PLM systems and maintaining product and engineering records.
- Surface modeling experience, particularly with complex or organic geometry.
- Previous involvement with Formula SAE, Baja SAE, Formula Racing, or similar collegiate engineering programs.
- Personal or professional interest in automotive performance or motorsports.
- Experience designing, building, testing, or modifying physical products.
- Desire to grow into greater project ownership and responsibility over time.
- Motivation to build a strong foundation in mechanical design, manufacturing engineering, and continuous improvement.
Work Environment
This is an onsite role with typical hours of either 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You will work in a hands-on engineering and manufacturing environment that supports the design, testing, and production of performance safety products for motorsports. The setting includes close collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and supplier partners, as well as exposure to testing and laboratory environments and various manufacturing processes such as injection molding, machining, stamping, and composites. The role provides a structured environment for learning, mentorship, and practical application of mechanical engineering skills, with the potential for conversion to a full-time position after an initial six-month period, subject to available headcount.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of New Braunfels, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $41.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of New Braunfels, TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in New Braunfels,TX. About Actalent

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