Mechanical Design Engineer - CAD to Production Tooling

ACTalent; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Austin to convert R&D concepts into repeatable manufacturing drawings and develop tooling and fixtures. You will create detailed part and assembly drawings using Siemens NX, apply GD&T, and ensure drawings meet manufacturing needs for consistent production.

Strong independence, attention to detail, and the ability to learn company processes quickly are essential in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience using Siemens NX for mechanical design and producing detailed manufacturing drawings from 3D models, engineering concepts, or incomplete documentation.
• Strong understanding of dimensional tolerancing and GD&T.
• Ability to define dimensions, fits, finishes, nomenclature, and other manufacturing requirements.
• Experience working with physical hardware components, mechanical parts, subassemblies, or complete assemblies.
• Ability to work independently and complete assignments without constant oversight.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to drawing accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Convert R&D designs, incomplete drawings, and 3D models into detailed manufacturing drawings.
• Create and update individual-part, subassembly, and assembly drawings.
• Define critical dimensions, nomenclature, fits, finishes, tolerances, and GD&T requirements.
• Ensure drawings contain the information manufacturing needs to build parts consistently and repeatably.
• Translate manufacturing requests and preliminary concepts into functional tooling, jigs, and fixtures.
• Create controlled drawings for manufacturing aids and release them through the companys PLM process.
• Maintain revision control, part numbering, and design documentation within Siemens Teamcenter.
• Incorporate engineering changes, manufacturing feedback, and drawing redlines into released documentation.
• Work closely with the lead design engineer, manufacturing personnel, technicians, and other engineering stakeholders.
• Review existing designs for drawing completeness and manufacturing readiness.
• Learn company systems, part-numbering conventions, and documentation standards quickly.
• Manage multiple priorities and begin contributing shortly after orientation.

Skills

Siemens NX

GD&T

Dimensions & tolerances

Mechanical hardware

Independent work

Attention to detail

Fast learner

Product development pace

MS Office

ITAR compliance

Siemens Teamcenter

Revision control

Fixtures & jigs design

Prototype to production

Shop floor collaboration

Aerospace/Defense experience

Education

Associates or Bachelors in mechanical engineering

CAD/manufacturing documentation internship

Tools

Siemens Teamcenter

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Austin to convert R&D concepts into repeatable manufacturing drawings and develop tooling and fixtures. You will create detailed part and assembly drawings using Siemens NX, apply GD&T, and ensure drawings meet manufacturing needs for consistent production.

Strong independence, attention to detail, and the ability to learn company processes quickly are essential in this fast-paced environment.