Mechanical Designer

Designer/Drafter

As a Designer/Drafter on the New Product Development team, you will transform initial concepts into complete, production-ready product designs. You will collaborate closely with engineers and cross-functional partners to move highly customizable electrical-mechanical products from idea through prototype, pilot, and into manufacturing. Your ability to produce precise, well-organized documentation and models that align with industry standards and internal requirements will directly influence product performance, manufacturability, and overall project success.

Responsibilities Include

• Partner with the Lead Project Engineer and project team members to translate product requirements into prototype and pilot designs.
• Utilize 3D CAD software, such as PTC Creo, to develop accurate digital models that support faster and more efficient development cycles.
• Create detailed 3D models and engineering drawings from concepts, sketches, or legacy designs, with a strong focus on manufacturability and production feasibility.
• Design sheet metal components using both 2D and 3D tools, ensuring proper tolerances and fit are achieved for reliable assembly.
• Recommend efficient assembly and fabrication methods, optimizing designs for cost, manufacturability, and ease of production.
• Support technical and design reviews by presenting or assisting in the presentation of design models and documentation, ensuring alignment with internal processes and standards.
• Prepare complete documentation packages for release to manufacturing, including drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and machine files.
• Manage and update bills of materials to accurately reflect design changes and ensure smooth handoff to manufacturing.
• Interpret engineering sketches and technical specifications to produce clear, accurate models and drawings.
• Attention to detail and ability to create accurate, well-organized engineering documentation that meets internal and industry standards.

Essential Skills

• 8+ years of experience developing and creating new products, preferably in the electrical-mechanical product space.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling, including experience with tools such as PTC Creo.
• Experience with both 2D and 3D modeling software for mechanical design and documentation.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles and new product development processes.
• Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes related to electrical and mechanical products.
• Proven ability to design sheet metal components with appropriate tolerances and specifications.
• Strong understanding of bill of materials (BOM) preparation, management, and change control.
• Ability to accurately interpret engineering sketches, drawings, and technical specifications.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Independence, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.00 - $36.00/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).

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Independence, OH.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 3, 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 status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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