Intermediate Mechanical Engineer Talent Network (Open Interest)
Location: Opportunities Available Across Ottawa (Remote, Hybrid, and Onsite)
Employment Type: Contract, Contract-to-Hire, and Permanent Opportunities
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We partner with organizations ranging from innovative startups to Fortune 500 companies across Canada. Our team supports hiring initiatives across a broad range of industries, including:
- Aerospace & Defence
- Manufacturing
- Automotive
- Energy & Utilities
- Industrial Equipment
- Robotics & Automation
- Telecommunications
- Medical Devices
- Rail & Transportation
- Consumer Products
We regularly receive requests for Mechanical Engineers from our clients and are always interested in connecting with talented professionals who are open to new opportunities.
Open Interest Posting
Are you a Mechanical Engineer who is open to exploring new career opportunities?
Actalent works with a wide range of clients and receives frequent requests for Mechanical Engineering talent. This posting is intended to build our network of mechanical engineering professionals and identify candidates who may be interested in upcoming opportunities. While this posting does not represent a specific vacancy, qualified applicants may be contacted regarding opportunities that align with their experience, skill set, location preferences, and career goals.
Typical Responsibilities
Depending On The Specific Role, Responsibilities May Include:
- Designing and developing mechanical systems, components, and products
- Creating and reviewing CAD models, drawings, and technical documentation
- Supporting product development from concept through manufacturing
- Conducting engineering analysis, calculations, and design validation
- Performing root cause investigations and troubleshooting mechanical issues
- Collaborating with manufacturing, quality, systems, electrical, and project teams
- Supporting testing, prototyping, and product verification activities
- Ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
- 3+ years of professional engineering experience
- Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo, AutoCAD, NX, or Inventor
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering principles
- Experience creating technical drawings and engineering documentation
- Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
Additional Skills Considered Assets
- Product Design & Development
- GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
- FEA (Finite Element Analysis)
- Thermal or Structural Analysis
- DFM/DFA (Design for Manufacturing & Assembly)
- Product Testing & Validation
- New Product Introduction (NPI)
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Project Engineering
- P.Eng designation or EIT status
- Experience in regulated industries such as Aerospace, Defence, Medical Devices, or Energy
Why Work with Actalent?
Through Our Client Network, Opportunities May Include:
- Contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent positions
- Projects with Fortune 500 companies and industry-leading organizations
- Opportunities across multiple engineering disciplines and industries
- Flexible work arrangements including remote, hybrid, and onsite positions
- Dedicated recruiter support throughout your career search
For Eligible Contract Employees In Canada, Actalent Offers:
- Comprehensive benefits through Manulife
- Paid vacation pay
- Paid statutory holiday pay (where applicable)
- Employee discount and perks programs
- Ongoing career support and professional development opportunities
We also welcome applications from both
incorporated consultants and
individual applicants, depending on client requirements.
Equal Opportunity & Accessibility
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer committed to building diverse and inclusive workplaces. Accommodation is available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process in accordance with applicable Canadian accessibility and human rights legislation.
Interested?
If you're open to discussing current or future Mechanical Engineering opportunities, we'd love to connect with you. Apply with your resume, and a member of our team may reach out to discuss roles that match your background, interests, and career goals.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ottawa, ON.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $65.00/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.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ottawa, ON.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Ottawa,ON.
À propos d'Actalent
Actalent est un leader mondial dans les services dingénierie et de sciences ainsi que dans les solutions de talents. Nous aidons des entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives dingénierie et de science grâce à laccès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent léchelle, linnovation et la rapidité de mise sur le marché. Avec un réseau de près de 20 000 consultants et 5 000 clients à travers les États-Unis, le Canada, lAsie et lEurope, Actalent dessert de nombreuses entreprises du Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers dêtre lune des 500 meilleures firmes de conception de lEngineering News-Record (ENR) pour nos services de conception en ingénierie et un lauréat du prix ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® tant pour le service client que pour les talents.
Actalent est un employeur souscrivant au principe de légalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de lâge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut dancien combattant, dun handicap, de lorientation sexuelle, de lidentité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.
Si vous souhaitez faire une demande daccommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou lajustement du processus de demande demploi ou dentrevue à cause dun handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com pour connaître dautres options daccommodement.
Ordonnance sur légalité des chances de San Francisco: Conformément à lOrdonnance sur légalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels.
Utilisation de lintelligence artificielle (IA): Nous pouvons utiliser lintelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus dembauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et lévaluation des candidatures. LIA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à laide doutils dIA.
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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
