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Mechanical Designer

Job in Prior Lake, Scott County, Minnesota, 55372, USA
Listing for: Actalent
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-18
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Manufacturing Engineer, Product Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 27 - 35 USD Hourly USD 27.00 35.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Title

Mechanical Designer

Job Description

As a Mechanical Designer, you will develop innovative solutions by understanding product requirements and creating part drawings, solid models, and bills of material. You will support design reviews, work with suppliers to produce parts, prototype and test designs, demonstrating your technical problem‑solving abilities. You will also maintain subassemblies and be familiar with manufacturing processes to create accurate Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and Process and Change Notices (PACNs), while identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities.

Responsibilities
  • Develop solutions based on product requirements.
  • Create part drawings, solid models, and bills of material.
  • Support design and drawing reviews.
  • Collaborate with suppliers to produce parts.
  • Prototype and test designs.
  • Solve technical problems effectively.
  • Maintain and manage subassemblies.
  • Be familiar with and apply manufacturing processes.
  • Create accurate Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and Process and Change Notices (PACNs).
  • Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
Essential Skills
  • Proficiency in Solid Works.
  • Experience in mechanical design and engineering change orders.
  • Familiarity with injection mold design, new product development, sheet metal, and machine part design.
Additional

Skills & Qualifications
  • Experience with injection‑molded plastic‑part design.
  • Experience with sheet metal and machined part design.
  • 3D printing experience.
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
  • Mechanical aptitude and hands‑on skills.
  • Detail‑oriented, deadline‑driven, self‑directed, and organized.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to excel in a highly interactive team environment.
  • Understanding of GD&T standards.
Work Environment

This position is onsite, ideally suited for a candidate who enjoys leaving their desk to engage with the manufacturing floor for problem‑solving and tinkering. You will work within a collaborative team of nine individuals, in a strong organization equipped with excellent high‑tech equipment. This large organization partners globally, being a leader in trusted experiences for identities, payments, and digital infrastructure.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Shakopee, MN.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $35.00/hr.

Benefits Included
  • 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)
Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 2026.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

Legal Statements

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.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.

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