Design Engineer

Actalent; Piedmont (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Design Engineer in Piedmont, SC, to develop robust mechanical solutions for large and heavy machinery. You will use SolidWorks and PDMWorks to design, document, and test parts, focusing on manufacturability and durability while collaborating with a growing team.

The ideal candidate has a four-year engineering degree, 5–8 years of experience in mechanical design, and a strong background in steel fabrication and weldment design, with practical knowledge of FEA and engine

Qualifications

• Requires a four-year degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Agricultural, or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5–8 years of relevant mechanical design experience.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks for 3D modeling and mechanical design.
• Experience with large and heavy machinery design including steel fabrication.
• Knowledge of FEA and manufacturability considerations.
• Familiarity with hydraulics, electronics, and engine systems as they relate to machinery design.

Responsibilities

• Develop CAD models optimizing design opportunities for large machinery.
• Invent, design, document, build, and test mechanical solutions using CAD tools.
• Produce accurate prototype parts and detailed documentation with SolidWorks, PDMWorks, ECN tools.
• Ensure designs meet manufacturability, material, fatigue, durability, and serviceability requirements.
• Test changes to improve performance, reliability, and safety; document results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project milestones and internal schedules.
• Support production with practical design solutions for urgent needs.

Skills

SolidWorks

3D Modeling

Mechanical Design

FEA

Welding

Sheet Metal

Fabrication

PDMWorks

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PDMWorks

ECN tools

Job description

Job Title: Design Engineer

RELOCATION REQUIRED – PIEDMONT, SC (GREENVILLE AREA)

Job Description

This Design Engineer role focuses on developing robust mechanical designs for large and heavy machinery, with a strong emphasis on steel fabrication, manufacturability, and performance. You will use advanced CAD tools to invent, design, document, build, and test solutions, collaborating closely with a team of design engineers in a growing, project-rich environment.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles to analyze data and develop CAD models that optimize design opportunities for large and heavy machinery.
• Invent, design, document, build, and test new mechanical solutions for assigned industries using CAD tools, with a focus on steel fabrication and weldment design.
• Use SolidWorks, PDMWorks, ECN tools, and other design tools to produce accurate prototype parts and detailed design documentation.
• Develop and refine designs that consider manufacturability, material strengths, fatigue strength, and overall product durability and serviceability.
• Test design changes to improve machine performance, reliability, and safety, and document test results and design revisions.
• Identify design changes early in the development process and recognize opportunities for design commonality across products.
• Collaborate in a team environment to meet shared goals, engineering metrics, and project milestones.
• Support production by responding promptly to questions and issues, providing practical design solutions to address crises or urgent needs.
• Operate basic mechanical tools and shop equipment, such as wrenches, assembly hand tools, drill press, lathe, band saw, and assembly power tools, to support prototyping and testing activities.
• Incorporate knowledge of FEA, hydraulics, electronics, engine systems, statistics, and strength of materials into design decisions.
• Manage time and resources effectively to align with internal customer schedules and project timelines.

Essential Skills

• Four-year college degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Agricultural, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent education and experience.
• 5–8 years of relevant mechanical design or design engineering experience.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks for 3D modeling and mechanical design.
• Experience with large and heavy machinery design.
• Experience with steel fabrication, including sheet metal design and welding.
• Knowledge of finite element analysis (FEA) and its application to mechanical design.
• Understanding of hydraulics, electronics, and engine systems as they relate to machinery design.
• Knowledge of statistics, strength of materials, durability, and serviceability of products.
• Ability to create robust designs and identify design changes early in the development process.
• Ability to recognize and leverage design commonality across components and products.
• Ability to operate simple mechanical tools and wrenches, assembly hand tools, drill press, lathe, band saw, and assembly power tools.
• Strong time and resource management skills to meet internal customer needs and project schedules.
• Ability to quickly respond to production questions and issues with practical, effective solutions.
• Ability to understand material strengths, fatigue strength, and manufacturability to ensure appropriate configurations and materials are used.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience using PDMWorks or similar product data management tools.
• Experience working with engineering change notice (ECN) tools and processes.
• Experience in mechanical engineering, mechanical design, or related disciplines.
• Experience within fabrication environments, particularly steel fabrication and weldment structures.
• Comfort working on cross-functional teams and collaborating with production and other internal stakeholders.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to apply engineering principles to complex mechanical systems.

Work Environment

You will work as part of a collaborative team of design engineers in a facility that has recently expanded its square footage to support significant growth and new projects. The environment combines office-based design work using SolidWorks, PDMWorks, ECN tools, and other CAD systems with hands-on activities in a shop or lab setting, where you may operate tools such as drill presses, lathes, band saws, and assembly power tools for prototyping and testing. The role supports active production operations, so you can expect to interact frequently with manufacturing and internal customers, aligning your schedule with project timelines and production needs. The culture emphasizes teamwork, continuous improvement, and innovation, with ample opportunity to contribute to new projects and grow alongside the organization.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Piedmont, SC.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 – $95000.00/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