Designer

Actalent; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

HSA

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Design Specialist in Loves Park, IL for a contract role (4–6 months). The designer will create and update detailed CREO models and drawings for large assemblies, ensuring changes align with engineering standards and BOMs.

On-site position with a competitive $35–$45 per hour pay range, and collaboration across engineering teams. Responsibilities include updating BOMs, processing ECNs/ECOs, and integrating electrical components when needed while maintaining high-quality

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years design experience in a product/manufacturing environment.
• Proficient with CREO for 3D modeling and 2D drafting.
• Experience designing components, panels, and cabinets for large assemblies.
• Experience handling ECNs/ECOs and BOMs.

Responsibilities

• Design and update components, panels, and cabinets for large assemblies using CREO.
• Create, modify and maintain detailed 3D models and 2D drawings.
• Implement design changes following engineering standards and best practices.
• Work with ECNs/ECOs to document and control design changes.
• Update and maintain BOMs to reflect design modifications.
• Collaborate with engineers to meet manufacturing and quality requirements.
• Incorporate cross-functional feedback to refine designs.
• Ensure all design documentation is complete and accurate.
• Support integration of electrical components into mechanical designs when required.

Skills

5+ years design experience

3D modeling

Strong attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Interpreting engineering standards

Tools

CREO

BOMs

Job description

Designer: Job Description (4-6Mo)

The Designer is responsible for creating and updating detailed designs and drawings for existing products, with a strong focus on precision, manufacturability, and adherence to engineering standards. This role primarily uses CREO to develop and modify components, panels, and cabinets within large assemblies, while ensuring all changes are accurately documented through engineering change processes and bills of material.

Responsibilities

• Design and update components, panels, and cabinets for large assemblies using CREO.
• Create, modify, and maintain detailed 3D models and 2D drawings for existing products.
• Implement design and detailing changes in accordance with engineering standards and best practices.
• Work with Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) to document and control design changes.
• Update and maintain Bills of Material (BOMs) to accurately reflect design modifications.
• Collaborate with engineers and other team members to ensure designs meet functional, manufacturing, and quality requirements.
• Incorporate feedback from cross-functional teams to refine and improve existing product designs.
• Ensure all design documentation is complete, accurate, and aligned with project and product requirements.
• Support the integration of electrical components, such as wiring, breakers, contactors, and AC panels, into mechanical designs when required.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of design experience in a product or manufacturing environment.
• Strong proficiency with CREO, including 3D modeling and 2D drafting.
• Proven experience designing components, panels, and cabinets for large assemblies.
• Demonstrated ability to work with Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
• Experience creating and maintaining accurate Bills of Material (BOMs).
• Ability to interpret and apply engineering standards, specifications, and requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality design documentation.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills when working with engineers and cross-functional teams.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Loves Park, IL.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/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 Loves Park,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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 ClearlyRated 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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