Mechanical Designer

Job Description:

Mechanical Designer

The Mechanical Designer leads cross‑functional projects involving the design, fabrication, validation, and manufacture of complex subassemblies, systems, processes, equipment, or facilities.

This role requires establishing and maintaining partnerships with peers, suppliers, and customers and using a deep technical understanding in one or more operational areas, such as materials science, equipment design, hydraulic systems, air systems, refrigeration, automation, or process technologies.

The position involves evaluating field installations and recommending design modifications to eliminate tank system malfunctions and growing into the role of Subject‑Matter‑Expert for stainless steel and aluminum trailers.

• Lead cross‑functional projects involving design, fabrication, validation, and manufacture of complex subassemblies, systems, processes, equipment, or facilities.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with peers, suppliers, and customers.
• Utilize deep technical understanding in operational areas such as materials science, equipment design, hydraulic systems, air systems, refrigeration, automation, or process technologies.
• Evaluate field installations and recommend design modifications to eliminate tank system malfunctions.
• Grow into the role of Subject‑Matter‑Expert for stainless steel and aluminum trailers.

• Experience with Inventor 3D CAD (Solid Works is a good backup CAD).
• Experience with AutoCAD 2D CAD.
• Experience with stainless steel.
• Attention to detail to minimize rework.
• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge or experience in welding and fabrication.

• Proficiency in Excel.
• Experience communicating with customers.
• Experience with FEA.
• Minimum associate degree in Design or related engineering field from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a designer.
• Experience with metal fabrication processes (sheet metal / stainless steel).
• Problem‑solving skills using 8D, A3, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Knowledge of steel tank design, fabrication, and industry.
• Strong mechanical engineering skill set in strength of materials, stress analysis, fatigue life, heat transfer, welding.
• Lean manufacturing and DFM experience.

Contract to Hire position based out of Mauston, WI
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The pay range for this position is $26.44 – $32.00 per hour.

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).

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 actalentaccom for other accommodation options.

Entry level

Contract

Engineering and Information Technology

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 9, 2026.