Mechanical Design Engineer

Actalent; Marietta (OH); Hybrid; USD 117,096,000 - 129,494,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Actalent in Marietta, OH is seeking a Mechanical Designer to support design and development of custom industrial equipment. You will work with engineering, fabrication and production teams to develop manufacturing-ready designs from concept through fabrication and assembly, with a hands-on, collaborative approach and strong SolidWorks experience.

The role focuses on creating 3D models, BOMs, fabrication docs, and assisting with electrical skids while managing multiple projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical design experience in manufacturing or fabrication.
• Strong SolidWorks experience and hands-on problem solving.
• Experience with welding and sheet metal design preferred.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify 3D models, assemblies, and drawings in SolidWorks.
• Develop fabrication and assembly documentation.
• Generate and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Support electrical integration skids and industrial systems.
• Collaborate with engineering, fabrication, and production teams.
• Troubleshoot design and manufacturing issues.
• Participate in design reviews and change processes.
• Ensure manufacturability and project compliance.
• Support multiple projects simultaneously.

Skills

SolidWorks

Mechanical design

Engineering drawings

Bill of materials

Design for Manufacturing

Production support

Problem solving

Tools

SolidWorks PDM

ERP systems

Weldments

Sheet metal design

Job description

Description

Mechanical Designer Overview We are seeking a Mechanical Designer to support the design and development of custom industrial equipment within a fast-growing manufacturing environment. This individual will work closely with engineering, fabrication, and production teams to develop manufacturing-ready designs and support projects from concept through fabrication and assembly. The ideal candidate will have strong SolidWorks experience, a hands‑on approach to problem solving, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify 3D models, assemblies, and production drawings using SolidWorks.
• Develop fabrication and assembly documentation.
• Generate and maintain Bills of Material (BOMs).
• Support the design of electrical integration skids and related industrial systems.
• Collaborate with engineering, fabrication, and production teams throughout project execution.
• Troubleshoot design and manufacturing issues.
• Participate in design reviews and engineering change processes.
• Ensure designs are manufacturable and meet project requirements.
• Support multiple projects simultaneously.

Essential Skills

• Mechanical design
• SolidWorks
• Engineering drawings
• Manufacturing documentation
• BOM creation
• Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
• Production support
• Problem solving

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical design experience
• Experience in manufacturing or fabrication environments
• Weldment and sheet metal design experience preferred
• SolidWorks PDM experience preferred
• Exposure to industrial equipment, electrical skids, or power distribution equipment preferred
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Skills

• solidworks
• mechanical design engineering
• Large Assemblies
• Engineering Drawings
• Design for Manufacturing
• bill of materials
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Project Execution
• GD&T
• Electrical skid design
• Power distribution equipment
• Sheet metal design
• Weldments
• SolidWorks PDM
• ERP systems
• ISO environment experience

Top Skills Details

• solidworks
• mechanical design engineering
• Large Assemblies
• Engineering Drawings
• Design for Manufacturing
• bill of materials
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Project Execution
• GD&T

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

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

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.87 - $50.48/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)

Application Deadline

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

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Marietta,OH.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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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.