Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer with advanced Solid Works experience to support the design, development, and documentation of complex mechanical components and systems. This role is well suited for an experienced engineering professional with a strong experience in mechanical design, manufacturing environments, and full product development life cycles. The ideal candidate will bring a hands-on approach to engineering design, along with the ability to drive projects from concept through production.

You will play a key role in producing high-quality 3D models, engineering drawings, and bills of materials while partnering with cross-functional teams and mentoring junior engineers to ensure consistent, efficient design execution.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, and systems using Solid Works, ensuring designs meet performance and manufacturability requirements.
• Create and review 3D models, 2D drawings, and bills of materials (BOMs) to support production and engineering initiatives.
• Utilize advanced Solid Works features such as sheet metal, weldments, surfacing, and simulation to support design efforts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, and engineering to translate requirements into production-ready solutions and support new product development and improvements.
• Maintain and manage CAD documentation, including drawing revisions, file structures, templates, and PDM systems.
• Develop and maintain accurate BOMs and related documentation for production and procurement.
• Support root cause analysis, corrective actions, and design reviews with a focus on Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
• Troubleshoot design-related issues involving tolerances, drawings, or production challenges.
• Assist with prototype builds, engineering change orders (ECOs), and overall product lifecycle management.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable standards, internal requirements, and customer specifications.

Essential Skills &

Qualifications:

• BS in Engineering
• 3+ years of experience in mechanical design.
• Proficiency in Solid Works.
• Experience with BOMs
• Experience New Product Introduction.
• Knowledge of sheet metal design.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis and prototyping.
• Experience with Engineering Change Orders.

Job Type &

Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $40.86 - $45.67/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 Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Final date to receive applications:

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 13, 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 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 Clearly Rated 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…